Siberian Husky Puppies Blog

Siberian Huskies are one of the popular breeds of dogs because of their wolf-like appearance. They have been featured in many films and TV series and are well known to be excellent sled dogs. Due to their fame, many people think that they have a concrete idea of what these dogs are but there are a lot of misconceptions about them. Here are five facts that contradict popular beliefs about the Siberian Husky.

1. Siberian Huskies are NOT related to wolves

Despite their appearance, Siberian Huskies are not half wolf or a crossbreed of wolves. They actually are pure bred dogs for several centuries that belong to the Spitz group and have many physical similarities to the Alaskan Malamute.

2. Siberian Huskies are NOT guard dogs

Intimidating and fierce in the outside but lovable in the inside, that is how to describe the Siberian Huskie’s personality. They are extremely friendly dogs that even attempt to lick strangers rather than scare them away. They are not also known to be a one-master dog so loyalty is out of the picture.

3. Siberian Huskies are NOT barkers

Numerous online videos feature the Siberian Husky appear to be “talking” and are capable of this because they rarely bark. Instead, they prefer making howling, yodeling, and wooing noises especially when being played with.

4. Siberian Huskies are NOT heat sensitive

In spite of their origin and name, Siberian Huskies can withstand heat. This is because their unique double coats prevent heat and cold from penetrating to the skin making them adapt well to extreme temperature and climate.

5. Siberian Huskies do NOT smell

Surprisingly, Siberian Huskies have little or no dog odors unlike other breeds. They require minimal effort in terms of bathing and grooming. The only disadvantage of this breed is that they are not keen in keeping their area clean and occasionally shed huge amounts of hair.

If you would like to have an affectionate, friendly, and strong dog that is eager to work with you even in the coldest weather, then the Siberian Husky is the best breed for you. These dogs are alert and eager to please their master. They show no fear of strangers, therefore they can become good watchdogs or guardian dogs. They like other dogs around them, especially other Huskies. On the other hand, they usually do not get on well with other non-canine pets in the family, as their predatory instinct makes them dangerous for smaller animals. The Siberian Husky gets on extremely well with children, even with smaller ones. These dogs do their best on a large, fenced yard and they require daily walking or jogging. They are not recommended for apartment living.

The coat of this dog is a medium, dense and coarse double coat that requires daily brushing as this breed is a constant shedder. They are prone to health issues like hip dysplasia, skin allergies and cataracts.

Training the Siberian Husky is easy, as this dog is very clever, but they have a mind on their own so the trainer must always be consistent, firm and patient. They may be difficult to housebreak, therefore they require early socialization and obedience training.

All in all, the Siberian Husky is the perfect dog for families living in colder climates in a large house with a yard.

I hope this few sentences will help you decide whether the Siberian Husky is the best breed for you and for your family.

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

Siberian Huskies also feature a wide variety of eye color.Color is typically blue or brown (green & amber are also possible).Depth of color ranges from very light to very dark. They can also be mixed. Below the accepted eye-colors can e seen:

Blue Eyes:

Brown Eyes:

Parti-or Split eyes:one eye includes two colors:

Bi-Eyed: eyes are of different solid colors:

While this is a rare trait in humans, and few can boast with it, like Jane Seymour for instance, in Huskies it can be found.