Are the eyes of a Husky blue?

Big Dog | August 26th, 2010

The eyes of the Siberian Husky can be very colorful…word by word. As we mentioned in earlier articles, it can be not only blue, but also brown or amber, or both.. Some Huskies have one brown and one blue eye, or two different blues of browns. They can even have “parti-colored” eyes, which means that one eye is half blue and half brown. I’ve just found an interesting photo of a beautiful Husky and I’d like to share it:

Source: Peridotpix

Thoughts behind a face

Big Dog | August 18th, 2010

“Give me that damned treat. Please.”

Husky puppy

Source: Zilvia.net

Did you know?

Big Dog | August 11th, 2010
  • It is a common misbelief that Huskies are not smart at all: this is a very intelligent breed, but also very stubborn: their training requires lot of time and patience and should be started at an early age.
  • Huskies are wonderful companions. This is one of the reason why they don’t make good watchdogs or guard dogs. They are too friendly for this job :)
  • The nose of the Husky goes dry at nighttime not to freeze in the sub-zero temperature.
  • The average life spam of a Siberian Husky is 12-14 years.

Siberian Husky

Why spend money on vet bills, if you can do it too?

How to avoid my Siberian Husky being jealous of my new born baby?

Big Dog | June 21st, 2010

Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Husky. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English :)

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Siberian Husky for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Siberian Husky hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Husky used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Siberian Husky will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Siberian Husky feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Siberian Husky as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!