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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.

AKC Group

Working Group

Function

Sled dog pulling and racing

Origin

Siberia

Average Life Span

10-13 years

Average Size

Males--21 to 23½"
Females--21 to 23½"
35-60 lbs.

Coat

Triple coat of medium length

Grooming

Required a thorough brushing 3 times a week to reduce shedding.

Intelligence

Medium Intelligence

Trainability

Takes patience. Difficult to train to heel because of their history of pulling sleds.

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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