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The Siberian Husky
This
beautiful, blue-eyed dog is outgoing and fun-loving. He is lighter
in build than the Alaskan Malamute, and also less bold. But he still
requires an alert owner who stays in control, as the Siberian's
nature is to roam and explore, as his Arctic ancestors did.
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AKC
Group |
Working
Group |
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Function |
Sled
dog pulling and racing |
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Origin |
Siberia |
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Average
Life Span |
10-13
years |
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Average
Size |
Males--21
to 23½"
Females--21
to 23½"
35-60
lbs. |
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Coat |
Triple
coat of medium length |
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Grooming |
Required
a thorough brushing 3 times a week to reduce shedding. |
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Intelligence |
Medium
Intelligence |
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Trainability |
Takes
patience. Difficult to train to heel because of their history of
pulling sleds. |
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Temperament |
Siberian
Huskies love to run and must be kept under control at all times. If
you own a Siberian Husky it is of the utmost importance you have a
fenced-in yard. |
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