Siberian huskies are not noted for watchdog tendencies but will usually alarm bark. Left alone too much, they can be diggers and chewers or will give the neighbors a lovely howling concert. Siberian huskies do enjoy sledding and ski-joring. Grooming should be done a couple of times a week, with more grooming needed during shedding season. The shorter coat of the Siberian husky is less prone to mattes than the coats of other northern dogs.
The breed was developed by the Chukchi tribe of northeast Asia over 3, years ago to help them in their nomadic life as sled pullers.
Certainly, the breed has spitz ancestors. During the Alaskan gold rush, many sled dog races were set up for amusement as well as for checking out working stock. The dogs from the Chukchis proved to be fast runners of great endurance despite their small size. The fame of the Siberian husky as a racing sled dog was cemented when a team of huskies raced miles through raging blizzards to deliver serum for diphtheria-stricken Nome. The movie "Balto" and the many stories on the same theme have made this breed recognized by people worldwide.
While most of today's Siberian huskies are beloved family pets, many still pull sleds in local races and enjoy ski-joring with their owners. Select Your Region. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram Youtube. As used herein, denotes registered trademark status in the U. Your use of this site is subject to the terms of our Legal Statement.
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Huskies can be fantastic family dogs, especially because they have all that energy that is perfect for tuckering out the little ones. Most huskies do get random independent episodes — usually only lasting a few hours to a day at most — where they want to be left alone.
Usually, this happens with other animals, not people. Last, you want to make sure you can handle their training needs as their intelligence makes them prone to boredom resulting in them disobeying. They love to run, and they love to run after other things that run. Like all dogs, huskies sleep a lot — between 12 to 16 hours each day.
After 6 months, your husky pup should be sleeping through the night and taking multiple naps throughout the day. When awake, Siberian Huskies are alert and active dogs bursting at the seams with energy. A poor diet can result in low energy as well as a serious condition such as a thyroid issue. With many Siberian Huskies living to 15 and sometimes 16 years olds, the husky may just be the medium size breed with the longest lifespan. They make exceptional dogs, but for the right kind of owner.
If you think a Siberian Husky is just what the doctor ordered for you, check out a husky rescue or your local rescues. Keeping your dog trim and active can help ensure a long, healthy life. Genetic disorders, such as hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy, can cause a decline in your elderly husky's quality of life.
Siberian huskies typically achieve their adult size at about 12 months of age. They are considered adult dogs between 1 and 7 years old.
Once your husky reaches the age of 7, he is considered to be a senior dog. You may need to change your dog's diet as he gets older, and you may notice he is not as active as he once was. Because aging occurs differently in individual dogs, you will have to pay attention to your pet's specific needs to determine exactly when to start adjusting his lifestyle. A cancer diagnosis is the last thing any pet parent wants to hear. Fortunately, new treatments and technologies are improving the prognosis for some types of cancer.
However, these treatments can be costly. When the worst happens to our beloved pets, the last thing on our minds should be how to cover the costs of vital veterinary treatments.
This is where pet insurance comes in. Like humans, dogs are living longer lives and will require excellent veterinary care to maintain a happy and healthy quality of life. Pet insurance makes this possible by providing you with a financial safety net should your Siberian have an accident, injury, or develop an illness, such as cancer. In addition to this, many pet insurance plans have the option for wellness add-ons , which reimburse you for the cost of regular veterinary care, such as annual exams and routine blood work.
Routine veterinary care allows your veterinarian to screen your Siberian Husky for health problems so that any health issues that arise can be treated quickly and early on when the prognosis is typically better. Your Siberian Husky is a beloved member of the family who deserves top-notch veterinary care.
Sign up for a pet insurance plan today and rest easy knowing that your puppy is covered should anything happen to them. Kate Boatright, VMD, works as a small animal general practitioner, freelance speaker, and author in western Pennsylvania. Since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with her veterinary degree in , she has worked throughout Pennsylvania as both a general practice and emergency veterinarian.
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