Alice White
Husky is a collective name for a group of northern sled breeds. Their purpose is to pull a team and transport small-sized loads. These breeds have strength, endurance, and the ability to run quickly. Sled dogs played a role in the life of their owners. They were full members of the tribe and were highly respected. According to some customs, the husky invites into the house after the birth of the child, and the dogs were allowed to warm the baby.
Brief description of the breed
Siberian Husky is the most beautiful breed of dog with thick hair of various colors. Blue, sometimes multi-colored, the eyes of this dog fascinate with their beauty and soulfulness. The breed was bred in Siberia. The dog is very similar to the wolf. The animal is very active and very intelligent, it belongs to sports breeds.
Siberian huskies are aboriginal dog breeds bred by the people of the Far North. This breed is genetically close to the wolf. During the Gold Rush, they were introduced to North America, where they became widespread due to their performance. Oddly enough, in the homeland, huskies were considered insufficiently promising and were excluded from the breed registers. Dog breeding began in the United States, where an official standard was established.
Siberian huskies are distinguished by their friendly, welcoming disposition. They are not prone to aggression and cannot be guard dogs. This breed is in good health, but prone to eye diseases, dermatitis, and paralysis of the larynx.
Huskies have a special affection for children. They love outdoor games and are always ready to hug. These dogs make excellent nannies: they will never harm the child and will take care of his safety. Huskies are not prone to aggression towards other animals either. They love to communicate with relatives and get along well with cats, especially if they grow up together. Driving breeds are distinguished by intelligence and intelligence. The ancestors of modern breeds more than once had to make independent decisions during long transitions: this led to survival. Their descendants have inherited a lively mind and are often stubborn.
Husky is an active, cheerful breed. They love long walks with the owner and will gladly support the game. Husky is suitable for sports owners who will take the animal for a jog or a bike ride.
In winter, the husky must be harnessed to the sleigh. This is necessary for physical and psychological health. The northerners were made to work. During the sled run, they use all their abilities and resources, which helps to maintain a zest for life. Dogs locked in an apartment suffer from behavioral disorders and may die of boredom.
Care and maintenance
Huskies are not suitable for housing. They need constant movement and a high level of physical activity. A bored husky can wreak havoc in the apartment or become lethargic and lethargic.
Husky is recommended in a house with a spacious yard and a high (more than 2 m) fence well sunk into the ground. Huskies love to dig up the yard and easily overcome a 2-meter fence. This breed easily tolerates frosts, which means that aviary maintenance is suitable for it. The main thing is that the aviary is equipped with a booth and a warm floor.
Husky cannot be kept on a chain! It is a sled breed, not a guard breed. Huskies are independent and freedom-loving, they love to participate in family life. If chained, they become unstable, deeply unhappy dogs.
Husky fur does not require careful maintenance: they are known for their cleanliness and take care of their pile on their own. It is enough to comb your pet weekly and bathe it 1-2 times a year using special shampoos. Huskies molt in the fall and spring. In the spring, the dog sheds its winter coat, which manifests itself in the complete loss of the undercoat.
Huskies spend a lot of time outdoors, so their claws grind off themselves. If this does not happen, they are cut every 2 weeks. The ears are examined regularly and once a month they are wiped with a cotton swab soaked in warm water, or a special lotion is used.
Pros:
- A good friend for children;
- Ideal sled dog;
- Very temperamental;
- Smart;
- Friendly towards people;
- Doesn’t bark;
- Easily transfers the change of residence together with the owner;
- Has no unpleasant odor.
Cons:
- Not suitable as a watchman;
- Has no defensive instinct;
- Prefers to live with dogs;
- Has a tendency to destruction;
- Can escape;
- He spoils the garden, digs holes;
- Poorly tolerates heat;
- Poor loneliness;
- Left alone, it begins to howl;
- It sheds very much.
