About Siberian Huskies

Siberian Huskies were used for centuries by the Chukchi Tribe, off the eastern Siberian peninsula to pull sleds, herd reindeer and as a watchdog.

Siberian Huskies have great stamina and are lightweight.

Siberian Huskies are strong, compact, working sled dogs.

Siberian Huskies gained popularity in 1925 when there was a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska.

Siberian Huskies were used to bring in the much needed medicine to the people. In the early to mid-1900s Admiral Byrd used the dogs in his Antarctic Expeditions.

The color of siberian huskies nose depends upon the color of the dog's coat.

It is black in gray, tan or black dogs, liver in copper dogs and flesh-colored in pure white dogs.

The medium-sized, oval-shaped eyes are moderately spaced and come in blue, brown, amber or any combination thereof.

Siberian huskies can have half blue and half brown (parti-eyed), or dogs can have one blue eye and one brown eye or what's been called bi-eyed.

The erect ears are triangular in shape, and set high up on the head.

The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The tail is carried over the back in a sickle curve, not curved to either side when the dog is excited.

The large "snow shoe" feet have hair between the toes to help keep them warm and for gripping on ice.

The medium-length, double coat is thick and can withstand temperatures as low as -58° to -76° F (-50° to -60° C).

The coat also comes in a longhaired variety called a wooly coat.

Coat colors include all, from black to pure white, with or without markings on the head.

The face mask and underbody are usually white, and the remaining coat any color.

Siberian Huskies are loving, gentle, playful, happy-go-lucky dogs that are fond of their families.

Keen, docile, social, relaxed and rather casual, this is a high-energy dog, especially when young.

Good with children and friendly with strangers, they are not watchdogs, for they bark little and love everyone.

Huskies are very intelligent and trainable, but they will only obey a command if they see the human is stronger minded than themselves.

If the handler does not display leadership, they will not see the point in obeying.

Training takes patience, consistency and an understanding of the Arctic dog character.

If you are not this dog’s 100% firm, confident, consistent pack leader, he will take advantage, becoming willful and mischievous.

Siberian Huskies make an excellent jogging companion, as long as it is not too hot.

Siberian huskies likes to howl and gets bored easily. Does not do well if left alone for a long period of time without a great deal of exercise beforehand.

A lonely Husky, or a Husky that does not get enough mental and physical exercise can be very destructive.

Remember that the Husky is a sled dog in heart and soul.

It is good with other pets if raised with them from puppyhood.

Huskies are thrifty eaters and need less food than you might expect.

This breed likes to roam. Siberian Huskies can make wonderful companions for people who are aware of what to expect from these beautiful and intelligent animals and are willing to put the time and energy into them.

Siberian Huskies are very active indoors and do best with a fenced-in large yard.

One has to use common sense with respect to maintaining them in the heat by providing adequate shade and air conditioning. This breed prefers to live in packs.

Siberian Huskies need a fair amount of exercise, including a daily walk or jog, but should not be excessively exercised in warm weather. They need a large yard with a high fence, but bury the wire at the base of the fence because they are likely to dig their way out and go off hunting.