Everything you need to know about the Siberian Husky dog

Everything you need to know about the Siberian Husky                                            

Today we are going to talk about a strong, kind, loving, and resistant dog: the Siberian Husky. It is an ideal breed for families, because it has a good character, loves children very much but is also very sociable with other dogs.

Origin of the Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky is a breed of dog which comes from Siberia, more precisely from Chukotka, in Russia. Raised by the Chukchi tribe, they use it to graze deer or pull sleds. But at the start of the 20th century, they were taken to Alaska during the "gold rush". These beautiful dogs were responsible for pulling the sleds, in addition to being used for racing competitions.

Main characteristics of the Siberian husky:

The Siberian Husky has a medium size and a more or less short and fairly dense coat, compared to other breeds of dogs. They can have different hair colors such as brown, reddish, blonde, and even gray and black. They usually have a beautiful blue eye color. The Husky has a certain resemblance to the wolf, not only in appearance but also in behavior.

The character of the Siberian Husky can resemble to the wolf, but the truth is that if it is well educated from childhood, it can become a perfect pet for the whole family, especially children.

They are generally quite intelligent dogs. If you teach them, they will learn very quickly and will not forget. The main characteristics of the Siberian Husky are its strength and endurance, and that is why it was used to pull the sleds. They

also fully adapt to their surroundings, although they are used to living in relatively cold areas.
It is very rare for Siberian Husky to bite. Also, they frequently bark, or even howl like wolves.

Caring for the siberian husky:

Like all pets, the Siberian Husky needs little care. You have to brush them every day and you will see how much hair you collect. Their hair is protective, which they tend to change in summer. This is why they adapt very well to the heat because they tend to lose their hair.

Another aspect to take into account with this breed is that you have to walk it several times a day because you have to make them exercise. Besides, if these dogs live in hot or tropical regions, you should always take care that they do not run out of water.

It is also very important that he is not alone, as he is used to living with other dogs and in herds. You also have to give them a lot of love and play with them, you’ll see how grateful they will be.

Husky Nutrition :
You won't have any trouble with the Siberian Husky at dinnertime, since they eat everything: vegetables, meat, but particularly the fish that they adore. It is very important that the dog is well fed and that its food contains all the necessary nutrients.

Although the Siberian Husky does not easily get sick, vitamin and mineral supplements should be given to him, always under the supervision of his veterinarian.

Common illnesses:

As we said, they are generally not sick and are in good health. However, pay special attention to his eyes. Indeed, they can suffer from diseases such as cataracts or glaucoma, and certain allergies when they are older.

Training a Siberian Husky:

The Siberian Husky is a perfect dog for training because he is very intelligent and has a strong gregarious instinct. The key to training is that your dog sees you as the alpha male or herd leader. This is why you have to be hard and firm because if he notices weakness, he will not obey you.

When he does what you want, you have to reward him, just as if he does something wrong, you have to scold him. Never hit it, even with a rolled-up newspaper. The orders must correspond to a single word, respectively, and be firm.