Siberian Huskies are intelligent and easy to care for dogs. Yet, there are some basics to follow when dealing with a Siberian Husky puppy to get the most out of its upbringing. Siberian Huskies - Puppies - Feeding
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The Siberian Husky does not need a lot of food. The breed has been adjusted to work for a great period of time without food. Siberian Huskies can do without food for about two days, which is in no way significant of the dog's poor health. The Siberian Husky's metabolism allows it to thrive on small amounts of food. Rations should be rather plain with water being always accessible. Siberian Huskies like fruit and vegetables and tend to be picky if supplied with too much food. They gain excessive weight easily and should not be overfed.
Siberian Huskies - Puppies - Coat Care
Coat care includes short brushing sessions a few times a week and washing. Siberian Huskies are cleanly and shed one or two times a year. The breed is known for its passion to dig dens, both in summer and winter, especially when acquiring second teeth. Second teeth also make a puppy chew furniture or whatever comes in sight. Hence, it is wise to supply it with puppy toys and keep an eye on it. Siberian Huskies - Puppies - & Children
Children should learn appropriate puppy treatment. A Siberian Husky is very active and will always be glad to run about with children. Yet, it does need some rest and a neat place in a quiet corner will do.
Siberian Huskies - Puppies - Living Conditions
As far as living conditions for a Siberian Husky are concerned, a fenced yard is suited better. Siberian Huskies can be carried away by their curiosity and the need for movement, and get lost. Since older dogs are supposed to be always on leash when in the street, try to familiarize the puppy with the leash early.
Siberian Huskies - Puppies - Training
Siberian Husky's training starts from an early age too. These dogs are smart, yet, independent and will not always obey commands. It is said that Siberian Huskies are not easy to obedience train. Thus, a firm hand in training is quite indispensable.
Since Siberian Huskies are sociable dogs originally bred to work in a team, it is good to socialize them with other canines. Siberian Huskies are not aggressive and are generally friendly with other dogs.
Siberian Huskies - Puppies - General Information Links
Advice for Siberian Husky Owners - Siberian Husky review, health problems, and advice on training, and links.
Auroralight Kennel - Information and links for Siberian enthusiasts. Photos, movies and other valuable pages. Located in Cheshire, CT.
Austrian Siberian Husky Portal - Information on Siberian Husky organization, breeders, and a photo gallery.
Colors of the Siberian Husky - Learn about the breed's many colors and see 250+ different Siberians with links to their owner's website or email address.
Huskies from Dortmund - German site for Siberian Husky lovers. Contains a lot of dog pictures, litter announcements, and links.
Husky Portal - German site contains a lot of useful information. Links to homepages, breeders, magazines, rescue, and a forum.
Husky Tales - Dedicated to two Siberian Huskies, TY and Mica. Photo albums, stories, and links.
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Husky Trail - Swiss site dedicated to the Siberian Husky. Information on events, services, a photo album, and online shop.
Huskypower - A photo gallery of Siberian Huskies. Also information on sled dogs and the breed.
Jedeye Siberian Huskies - Breeding working Siberian Huskies. Photos and pedigrees of dogs both in the US and Internationally located.
Mushing Magazine - Features tips on weight-pulling, carting and dog sledding. Read the current issue or view subscription information.
Nakitsilik Siberians - Dog sledding tours, Siberian Husky rescue, Musher and animal training workshops, and dog training for films. Located in the Similkameen Valley in Princeton, BC.
Siberian Huskies - Contains Husky information, FAQ, advice on nutrition, and photos.
Siberian Huskies in Canada - Search this directory of breeders, kennels, and stud services for show and sledding Huskies.
Siberian Huskies in South Africa - Breed information, standard, resources, and links to Siberian Husky breeders in South Africa.
Siberian Huskies Net - Premium quality Siberian Huskies, puppies for sale on occasion to approved pet homes only.
Siberian Husky Books - Visit this site to order Siberian Husky books at Amazon.com.
Siberian Husky Breed Profile - Brief information on the Siberian Husky breed and breeders located in Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States.
Siberian Husky British Champions - A fully illustrated and detailed site about all British Siberian Husky Show Champions.
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Siberian Husky Characteristics - Contains breed appearance, temperament characteristics, a photo gallery, and links to breeders.
Siberian Husky Dog Profile - Read Todd Woods' profile of the essential characteristics of Siberian Huskies. Includes obedience advice and purchasing tips.
Siberian Husky Dogs - Brief overview of the breed and links to rescues, clubs and breeders.
Siberian Husky FAQ - Be prepared for the nature, care, training and medical problems that you might encounter if you buy or adopt a Husky.
Siberian Husky Overview - Learn more about the breed, appearance, temperament, grooming and exercise needs, and find links to breed clubs.
Siberian Husky Pictures - This page contains a collection of pictures from German owners.
Siberian Husky Ring Listing - Links to Siberian Husky web sites.
Siberian Husky Standard - Official breed standard from the United Kennel Club.
Siberian Husky World - Comprehensive online guide to Siberian Huskies including racing and showing Siberians, breed history, services, and breeders around the world.
Syntari Siberians - Pages to help new, current and future owners. Pictures, FAQ and general information. Located on the East Coast.
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Siberian Huskies - Siberian Huskies are working dogs and should display a considerable amount of strength. Dogs that come close to the official AKC standard are compactly built and do not show any signs of being overweight. Males are usually bigger than females. Their height ranges from 21 to 23 inches when measured at the withers. Females are rather feminine, yet showing no weakness. They reach the height of about 20-22 inches and weight from 35 to 50 pounds, ten pounds less than males.
Overall, Siberian Huskies are balanced dogs and should have well-proportioned bodies. The dog's body is slightly longer than it is tall, with a straight back and well-sprung ribs. The ribs narrow some to the stomach to allow the ease of movement. The forelegs are straight and should never appear heavy. The gate is smooth and light.
Siberian Huskies Breeders - Siberian Huskies are the descendents of sled dogs developed in northern parts of Russia. Siberia with its extremely low temperatures is thought to be the origin of the breed. The Chikchi people used sled dogs as their means of survival. The history and religion of the people is closely connected with these dogs. It will suffice to say that the Chickhi people and other tribes that resided in Northern Siberia drew pictures of sled dogs on rocks and other items. This proves a long history of the Siberian Husky's ancestors.
Siberian Huskies were of great use to hunters, one of the basic activities of northern peoples. The dogs helped to carry their prey and equipment and had some advantages over deer. Even though the dogs were not as fast as deer, they had more endurance and were better adjusted for the permafrost.
Siberian Huskies Pictures - Siberian Huskies are the descendents of sled dogs used in the Siberian Arctic by some northern tribes. Sled dogs are thought to have originated from ancient dogs of Europe and Asia. It may be that their lines contain the blood of the wolf. The life of northern people was inseparably connected with the life of sled dogs. Some rock paintings indicate that the first sled dogs were known about 4000 years ago.
History has left some notes that compare sled dogs of Northern America used by Eskimos and those used in some northern parts of Russia, particularly, by the Chukchi people. Historians state that the dogs of the Chukchi people were less massive, had narrow heads, and a medium-sized coat that came in a variety of color patterns.
Siberian Huskies - The breed of Siberian Husky Dogs originated in Siberia where the climate is very severe and coarse. The Chukchi used these dogs as sled dogs because they could surpass great distances. Notwithstanding their medium size, they demonstrated endurance and strength.
As with any other dog developed in cold, harsh climates, Siberian Huskies have a typical appearance. They are double-coated with their outer coat having very harsh and thick hair. It is much longer than the hair that is closer to the body. The downy coat is very soft and it keeps in the body's warmth whereas the outer coat protects from the cold and wind and does not let the water penetrate to the skin. As the coat of Siberian Husky dogs is double layered, it is able to withstand temperatures as low as -58 degrees to -76 degrees F (-50 degrees to -60 degrees C). The hair between the toes on the feet of the dog is for gripping on ice.
Siberian Huskies Rescues - Siberian Huskies are working dogs used primarily as sledding dogs. The breed is known for its wolf-like appearance, friendly personality, and readiness to work to the deadline. These and other prominent qualities of the breed have contributed greatly to the distribution of the dog in many countries.
Sad as it may be, the growing popularity of the Siberian Husky has led to much interest in the breed on the part of people who are not ready to take the responsibility of owning a Siberian Husky. Thus, many dogs have been abandoned or abused because of misunderstanding of the breed's peculiarities and needs.
