Siberian Husky Breed Information Puppies and Breeders Australia

The Siberian Husky has become an extremely popular dog choice in the last thirty years. Almost unknown before the 1980s this dog is now well recognised in Australia and the rest of the world.

The Siberian Husky’s distinctive mask and dark tipped ears give it the resemblance of a wolf. They are generally bi-coloured but can also be grey-white, black- white or rust red- white. Some are also pure white. They generally have blue eyes but some have brown and occasionally you find a dog with one blue and one brown eye.

These dogs have a double coat with fine short hair mixed with longer coarser hair. This provides excellent insulation for the cold climate to which they are accustomed. They shed their coats twice a year and, during these times of the year, it will be necessary to brush them daily. Be prepared for a lot of fur. A good vacuum cleaner with a pet hair head will become your second best friend.

Huskies are intelligent and alert dogs and some authorities on dog behaviour believe their temperament is quite close to that of a wolf. They are pack animals and some of the breed may have a keen interest in elevating their position in your family pack.  Owners of Huskies should be aware of this tendency and ensure their dog is obedience trained so any power play can be dealt with early. These dogs are large and powerful so it is important that the dog and owner undertake obedience training so they can be handled with confidence. These dogs are extremely affectionate and docile with people however they have a strong hunting instinct and may be a threat to cats, rabbits and other smaller animals.

Exercising your husky on the lead is advisable when walking through suburban areas. It is also advisable to keep this breed on a lead in an open area. Siberian Huskies love to run and when they get the opportunity the will grasp it with all paws. No amount of whistling, calling or training will get them to return to you if they don’t want to. If you want to let your dog run you need to do it in a well fenced park or your own property.

Siberian Huskies need companionship and if left on their own for long periods of time will develop destructive behaviour to alleviate their boredom. They are also known escape artists and will dig under or jump over fences, particularly if they are bored. Huskies need to be welcomed into an active home with owners who will commit to giving it at least one hour of exercise each day and offer them plenty of attention and companionship.

While Siberian Huskies look intimidating, they are not good guard dogs. They tend to be timid around strangers and will hide rather than confront an unknown person. They rarely bark, which can be a positive but not if you are looking for a guard dog. They do howl occasionally, which is their version of talking.

Siberian Huskies are generally healthy dogs though like many breeds they can suffer from hip dysplasia and eye problems. Some may be prone to heart problems so it is important to check with the breeder and, if possible, find out the health of the puppies’ parents. Siberian Huskies can be prone to obesity so it is important to pay special attention to their diet. They have very efficient metabolisms and tend to need less food than dogs of a similar size and energy level.