Siberian Husky

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Size: Medium to Large
Other Names: Siberian, Sibe, Husky, Huskies, Chukcha, Chuksha, Keshia, Sibirsky Haski
Country of Origin: Russia (Siberia)
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Working
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Working
United Kennel Club (UKC): Northern Breed
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Utility
The Kennel Club (KC): Working Dogs
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Working Dogs
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Utility

The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized dog, recognizable by its thickly-furred double coat, sickle tail, erect triangular ears and distinctive markings. Siberians tend to have a wolf-like appearance. Siberian Huskies share many outward similarities with the Alaskan Malamute, as well as many other Spitz breeds, such as the Samoyed. Siberians have a thicker coat than most other breeds of dog. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, usually with white paws and legs, facial markings, and tail tip. Striking masks, spectacles, and other facial markings occur in wide variety. The eyes of a Siberian Husky are almond shaped, and are bright blue, amber or brown. Additionally, one eye may be brown and the other blue (complete heterochromia), or one or both eyes may be "parti-colored" or half-brown and half-blue (partial heterochromia). The Husky’s nose is black in gray, tan and black dogs; liver in copper-colored dogs; and may be flesh-colored in white dogs. In some instances, Siberian Huskies can exhibit what is called "snow nose" or "winter nose". This condition is called hypopigmentation in animals.

A sled dog for a cool house and a fence; a heavy seasonal coat, a howl, and escape artistry that does not suit a hot apartment or a low fence.

The Siberian Husky, a working dog breed, is an active, energetic and resilient breed whose ancestors came from the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic and were bred by the Chukchi of Northeastern Asia. The Siberian Husky was imported into Alaska during the Nome Gold Rush, and spread from there into the United States and Canada, initially as a sled dog. It rapidly acquired the status of a family pet and a show-dog. The Siberian Husky’s coat protects the dogs effectively against harsh Arctic winters, and also reflects the heat in the summer. Huskies are able to withstand temperatures as low as -58 degrees Fahrenheit.

Height: Male: 21-23½ inches; Female: 20-22 inches
Weight: Male: 45-60 pounds; Female: 35-50 pounds
Color: All colors from black to white; the most common colors are black and white, gray and white, copper-red and white, and pure white, though many individuals have blondish, or piebald spotting
Coat: Thick double coat, woolly dense undercoat and longer soft outer coat
Lifespan: 12–14 years
Litter size: 4–6 puppies

Temperament

Siberian Huskies are well-suited as companions and sled dogs, but they are unsuitable as guard dogs. Huskies demonstrate a strong sense of gentleness and devotion. However, Siberian Huskies are a very stubborn and dominant breed of dog. Huskies are known to howl, sing and talk, rather than bark.

Training

A fifteen-minute daily obedience training class will serve well for Siberian Huskies. Siberians need consistent training, and do well with a "nothing in life is free" training program. Huskies are extremely intelligent, and after learning a new skill, will often decide when to show off this skill when asked to perform it.

Care and grooming

As a working breed, Siberian Huskies are a high-energy dog requiring lots of exercise.

Shedding

Seasonal and heavy; the northern coat blows once or twice a year.

Health

Siberian Huskies may develop hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts, and zinc-responsive skin disease. They do poorly in prolonged heat without shade and water.

Crosses that include the Siberian Husky

These hybrid pages list this breed as a parent. Open a name to see the other contributing breed.

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