I have a 9 month old white Husky, please tell me anything you know about Huskys.?

Answer 1

I am a dog trainer and i work alongside a Siberian husky called Seren. She has just turned 7months. Seren has a lovely temperament but she is very strong minded, which i personally like!

She is very fun, loving, caring and playful HOWEVER She can become very distructive if left alone! She has so far cost her owners around £3500 for chewing their furniture and just about anything she can lay her Teeth on!!

I would advise that you try and stimulate her mental needs as well as her physical.. remeber her body shuts down but her brain doesnt!!

They are highly intelligent and need so much more than a "normal" pet dog i.e yorkie. Huskys are a working breed so expect bounds of energy!

Hope this help if you need any tips as to training let me know and will gladly help.

Joy

Answer 2

HUskies need a lot of attention and exersise. They get bored easily, andneed to be kept stimulated mentally. I have heard that the solid white ones, withblue eyes are more prone to deafness, which is why most sled runners won't use them. They are bred for looks not ability.

http://www.huskycolors.com/siberian.html
This is a good site for info about the breed.

Answer 3

I am sure you are asking about siberian husky Please find the details as below:
APPEARANCE



The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized dog, quick and light on his feet and free and graceful in action. An agile, athletic and tireless worker. The Siberians are known for pulling sledge over great distances and herding reindeer. His characteristic gait is smooth and seemingly effortless. His body proportions and form reflect this basic balance of power, speed and endurance. The males of the Siberian Husky breed are masculine and reflect a basic balance of power, speed and endurance, never appearing so heavy or coarse as to suggest a freighting animal, nor so light and fragile as to suggest a sprint-racing animal. The bitches are feminine but without weakness of structure. In both sexes the Siberian Husky gives the appearance of being capable of great endurance. In proper condition, with muscle firm and well developed, the Siberian Husky does not carry excess weight. It seldom barks but does howl like wolves. It is one of the few breeds that can have blue, brown, hazel or non-solid coloured eyes.



TEMPERAMENT

It is dignified and gentle and makes a pleasant companion. The temperament of the Siberian Husky is friendly and gentle, but also alert and outgoing. He does not display the possessive qualities of the guard dog, nor is he overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive with other dogs. His intelligence, tractability, and eager disposition makes him a great companion.



Characteristics



The most important breed characteristics of the Siberian Husky are medium size, moderate bone, well-balanced proportions, ease and freedom of movement, proper coat, pleasing head and ears, correct tail, and good disposition. These dogs are very loyal to their family and make great pets. It seldom barks but does howl like wolves. It is one of the few breeds that can have blue, brown, hazel or non-solid coloured eyes.

COLOUR



Various colours from black to pure white. A variety of markings on the head is common, including many striking patterns not found in other breeds.



SIZE

Dogs: Around 21 - 23 inches
Bitches: Around 20-22 inches

For more details visit this link http://www.dogsvets.net/breeds/siberian_husky.htm

Answer 4

Most huskys are from Siberia and Alaska. All huskies have white paws, face and tail. The rest for a male would be black and for females brown.

Answer 5

Hyper and watch if you have cats or any small critters. Their prey drive is strong. I would suggest a proper training to make you their focus for prey. They need lots of exercise and will eat the pillows right off your bed in a flash. 9 months you need to make sure it is crated when you are not watching or it will cost you a fortune to replace everything. Pretty as can be though a truly gorgeous breed

Answer 6

they are very smart and will learn fast, sometimes they will have a stubborn streak esp. if they get bored. they need lots of mental and physical exercise. my husky loved her "Kong" toy best, it was a round tube shaped toy the you filled with liver paste so she had to think about how to get the treat out.

Answer 7

They have tons of energy and need a good deal of exercise. They shed a great deal. But they are great loving dogs. My brother has two that I take care of. I love them both. And they love to run and run so do not ever let them be free of a leash or a fenced yard.

Answer 8

Temperament: Siberian Huskys are dependable, energetic, friendly.
With Children: Yes
With Pets: Enjoys other dogs, and may do better if there is more than one Husky. Does not get along well with cats or other small animals.
Special Skills: Sled dog

Watch-dog: Medium
Guard-dog: Low

Will do well in a kennel or outside in a fenced yard. An owner of a Siberian Husky will need to spend considerable time exercising them and should not mind a dog who is a playful, challenging, independent breed.

The Siberian Husky has a sweet nature and is a breed that is suited for the whole family, but does not make a good guard dog. Gentle in character with a determined look they are very people oriented dogs. Males have a tendency to roam and need to be kept in a fenced in area. If they get out it may be impossible to catch them on foot. A member of the Spitz family, the Siberian Husky is strong and has the ability to haul heavy loads over long distances and rough terrain. Siberian Huskys will happily pull a young child in a wagon or sled.

Siberian Huskies bond easily with their humans and when they do, they do not want to be separated from them. They long for their companions and, if left alone, some Huskies will try to move and destroy any obstacle in the way of a possible escape route. A crate can provide a familiar place to rest and wait. Crates help to relieve separation anxiety by offering the security and comfort of a den.

They can be independent, strong willed, even stubborn. Without adequate exercise a Siberian Husky will find other means to escape boredom...literally "Escape". They are often described as "escape artists" or "Houdinis". Huskies are curious - always waiting for an opportunity to explore. These traits, coupled with their inherited desire to run, an independent spirit, speed and agility, mean Husky owners must always keep their dogs security in mind - Huskies should NEVER be allowed to run free outdoors. They must always be on a leash or within a fenced area. If you want to leave a Siberian Husky safely unattended in a fenced yard, play area or kennel, the fence must be a strong chain link type. Fencing should be at least 6 foot high, and unless it's on concrete, the fence should also extend underground about 1 to 2 feet. A Husky will jump over a fence, climb a fence or dig a hole and crawl under a fence.

Huskies dig holes under fences to escape but they also dig because digging is fun. Siberian Huskies have a natural tendency to dig. They dig holes, they might even dig craters. It's the nature of the breed to dig holes to lie in. They've also been known to dig up plants and bushes, so when fencing in an area for Huskies to run and play, Husky owners might want to fence them out of flower beds, away from gardens and prized shrubs. Digging can be a very difficult problem to solve. Some owners overcome the problem of the nuisance digging by providing a spot in the yard - a sand box type area - where their dog is allowed and encouraged to dig.

Siberian Huskies have a very strong prey drive ... they are fast ... they are cunning! Many Huskies will efficiently kill small animals they encounter ... cats included. They can live peacefully with cats, but this is not usually the case, and it's only possible if they are introduced from the time they're puppies. If you're a cat owner, and you want a Siberian Husky, buy a young pup. If you're thinking about adopting from a shelter or Husky Rescue, don't take the chance unless you know a dog's history and it was raised with cats, or it's in foster care and doing well in a home with cats.

While capable of showing strong affection for his family, the Siberian Husky is not usually a one-man dog. He exhibits no fear or suspicion of strangers, and will greet guests cordially. This is not the temperament of a watchdog, although a Siberian Husky may unwittingly act as a deterrent to those ignorant of his true hospitable nature. If he lacks a fierce possessive instinct, he also lacks the aggressive quality which can sometimes cause trouble for the owner of an ill-trained or highly sensitive guard dog. In his relations with strange dogs, the Siberian Husky displays friendly interest and gentlemanly decorum. If attacked, however, he is ready and able to defend himself, and can handle the aggressor with dispatch.

Predatory instincts in the Siberian Husky are strong. While the Siberian is normally gentle and friendly with people and other dogs, owners MUST be aware that small animals in and aound the home, such as squirrels, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, and CATS, are potential victims of their strong predatory instinct. They are swift, cunning, and patient in their hunting skills.

The Siberian Husky is a comparatively easy dog to care for. He is by nature fastidiously clean and is free from body odor and parasites. He is presented in the show ring well-groomed but requires no clipping or trimming. At least once a year the Siberian Husky sheds his coat, and it is then, when armed with a comb and a bushel basket, that one realizes the amazing density and profusion of the typical Siberian Husky coat. Some people feel that this periodic problem is easier to cope with than the constant shedding and renewal of many smooth-coated breeds.

Chewing and digging? Siberian Huskies have been known to do their share. The former is a habit that most puppies of all breeds acquire during the teething period, and it can be curbed or channeled in the right direction. Digging holes is a pastime that many Siberian Huskies have a special proclivity for, but in this, too, they may be outwitted, circumvented, of if you have the right area, indulged.

The Siberian Husky is noted as an "easy keeper," requiring a relatively small amount of food for his size. This trait, too, may be traced to the origins of the breed, as the Chukchis developed their dogs to pull a light load at a fast pace over great distances in low temperatures on the smallest possible intake of food.

There is one final characteristic of the Siberian Husky which we must point out -- their desire to RUN. There are many breeds of dogs which, when let out in the morning, will sit in the front yard all day. Not the Siberian Husky. His heritage has endowed him with the desire to run and his conformation has given him the ability to enjoy it effortlessly. But, one quick lope across a busy street could be the last run that he enjoys, ever. Because of this, we strongly urge that no Siberian Husky ever be allowed unrestrained freedom. Instead, for his own protection, he should be confined or under control at all times. Sufficient exercise for proper development and well-being may be obtained on a leash, in a large enclosure, or best of all, in harness. If you feel that it is inconvenient or cruel to keep a dog thus confined, then the Siberian Husky is not the breed for you.

Answer 9

All of the above, plus they are tremendous escape artists. Make sure your fences are secure & your leash is solid.

Answer 10

They only accept one owner very sensitive eyes and love to be scratched at the back of their collar. Very unpredictable but loving..