Facts about Siberian Husky Puppies

Originally it was used as a sled dog by Chukchi Indians, who are believed to have developed this breed.

The first Siberian Huskies were brought to Alaska in the early 1900s to be used as sled dogs during the gold rush as well as for racing (eventually, the Alaskan Husky, which is a much faster dog, replaced it as the dog of choice in sled racing competitions).

During a diphtheria epidemic in 1925, many Siberian Husky dog teams relayed medicine to the stricken city of Nome.

Today, most owners keep Siberian Husky puppies for companionship.

Physical Characteristics of Siberian Husky Puppies

The Siberian Husky is a strong, medium sized dog. It has almond-shaped eyes that can be blue (the most common), brown or amber. Sometimes, each eye is of a different color. It also has medium-sized ears and a furry tail.

It has a double coat that allows it to withstand extreme sub-freezing temperatures. The undercoat is dense and soft. The outer coat is medium in length and straight.

Temperament

The Siberian Husky is a smart, friendly and outgoing dog. It gets along well with humans, including children and strangers, but is not a one-person dog. Because of his friendly and outgoing personality, he is a lousy watchdog.

It can be stubborn and gets bored quickly. Siberian Huskies love to roam and are excellent escape artists.

They rarely bark, though they can produce "interesting" sounds! They can also howl, especially when other huskies are around.

Best Owner / Living Conditions

This breed is very active indoors and needs an experienced owner who lives in the suburban environment and has a fenced yard. It will do better in a cool climate.

Some Siberian Husky breeders will even interview prospective owners to make sure this is the right breed for them.

Activity and Exercise

The Siberian Husky is a very active breed.

To keep Siberian Husky puppies and adult dogs in top shape, provide them with plenty of exercise.

They love running, so if you need motivation to exercise, this may be it! At a minimum, take your pet for a brisk walk every day. Just be careful not to over exercise them when the weather is warm.

Grooming

Siberian Husky puppies are easy to care for.

They clean themselves just like cats. A Siberian Husky puppy is odor free and rarely has external parasites.

Twice a year, they go through a heavy shedding period that can last up to three weeks. During that time, they completely shed their undercoat. The good news is, for the remainder of the year, they are almost shed free.

During the shedding period, you'll need to brush them daily. For the rest of the year, once or twice a week is enough.

Now, let me give you the bad news... If you live in a warm climate, the shedding may go on for most of the year.

Because this is a very clean dog and because heavy shedding removes most of the dirt, some owners wash their Siberian Husky puppies once or twice a year.

Health Concerns

Like all dog breeds, the Siberian Husky is susceptible to complications caused by parasites such as dog ticks, fleas, and puppy worms, including tapeworms, roundworms, and heartworms.

Additional problems common to the breed include eye problems, including cataracts, and hip dysplasia. For more information about dog diseases and health, visit dog health problems.

To reduce the risk of health problems, buy only from reputable Siberian Husky breeders (visit dog breeders to learn how to identify responsible dog breeders).

No matter how small the risk of health problems is, any puppy may get sick or injured. Many health problems will require an immediate attention from your Vet, but there are many others that will not, and you may handle them on your own.

To save time and money, learn how to diagnose and treat dog health problems that don't require your Vet's attention.

Life Expectancy

The average life expectancy for Siberian Husky puppies is between 12 and 15 years.

Did you ever consider adopting your next pet?

If this is the breed you are interested in, and adoption appeals to you, consider contacting your local Siberian Husky rescue. There are thousands of pets waiting for a loving home and, yes, it's possible to adopt a purebred dog.