Siberian Husky
Large dog breeds
Origin: | Russia |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 21-24 inches (53-60 cm) |
Weight: | 20-27 kg |
Form of ear: | V-shaped erect ears |
Form of a tail: | Sickle-shaped tail |
Life span: | 11-13 years |
Japanese Site: | Siberian Husky |
Overview
Nomads who lives in Northeast Asia, cold climates and long-distance move, the Siberian Husky is used when traveling to the sleigh. Authorities said, this dog ancestors, going back in time that Siberia and Alaska was still the land borders. Russian explorers who, while examining the map and create a local Siberian coast, many took the dog sled and pulled them, and used to work. Moreover, the voice is hoarse howling (Husky) that are named Siberian Husky said. This dog is a dog sleigh less weight than many other regional, multi-head case sledges, dogs other than speed very quickly. The regional competition held in Alaska sleigh has completed a good performance at all times. Husky is the American Kennel Club (AKC) was approved in 1930. United Kennel Club (UKC) was registered in the name of that Husky is 1932.
Characteristics
Medium-size body is combined with flexibility and Mashi Taku. Well developed chest, strong back, hind legs are especially well developed muscles. The bushy tail is like a fox's tail. Double coat of medium length. Undercoat is soft and dense, straight hair coat hair is slightly above that fits in accord with the body surface.
Temperament
The people are very friendly, obedient to the owners. The child grows up, especially as a playmate for it. We are happy to tackle any job, has an excellent working dog. Some courage.
Color
The combination of all colors and white. The head and face are now taking bear Kabuki, and there are many other breeds have no markings.
How to Care & How to Train
Soft Court is required once a week combing and brushing elaborate. Spring and early summer are especially severe hair loss, skin hygiene and to the court shall consider. The teeth, the ears, so never neglect to clean nails.
Exercise
But medium-sized dog, well-conducted exercise, exercise for 1 to 2 hours of arguments. This dog, and willing to pull the car and pulled the sleigh. So this is a good exercise, we'll occasionally good. When the exercise, or nervous, you tend to shy aware. Obedience training is good.
Disease to be careful
Skin disease, perianal, genuine epilepsy, degenerative spinal disease, cataracts, generalized progressive retinal atrophy, cardiac hypertrophy, renal dysfunction, progressive retinal atrophy, cataract, otitis externa, seborrhea
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Hip dysplasia, glaucoma, patellar luxation
Inspection want to
Hip examination, ophthalmologic examination