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16 Incredible Facts About Siberian Huskies That You Didn’t Know

Published: Aug 2, 2019 · Modified: Oct 22, 2021 by Ekaterina Sova · This post may contain affiliate links

Aside from the fact that Siberian Huskies are beautiful dog breed with a thick coat of various colors, with blue or sometimes multi-colored eyes, and with intelligent, friendly, and affectionate personalities, there's actually more amazing things about them that you probably didn't know.

In this article, we will share with you 16 incredible facts about them.

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#1 Popularity.

A Siberian Husky wearing glasses while sitting on the floor — The Siberian Husky has conquered thousands of ordinary people around the world. Artists, writers, musicians, directors, who often glorify this breed in their works, did not stay aside. This is not surprising. It is impossible not to fall in love with the fathomless eyes of this cute and affectionate dog.

#2 The size.

A Siberian Husky staring hard — The dog has a medium size, refers to the working breeds. It was bred as sled dogs. The amazing ability of these amazing animals to learn. At the same time, the animal is rather stubborn, which is the main reason for the difficulties of dog training, for the success of which it is necessary to gain favor and trust of the animal.

#3 Coat.

A Siberian Husky sitting on the grass at the park while winking and with its tongue hanging on the side of its mouth — The Siberian Husky's coat is two-layered, of medium length, the coat is very lush and thick. The undercoat is fluffy, soft, and thick, the coat of the upper layer is straight, rather stiff, and rather fitting.

#4 Colors.

A Siberian Husky standing on the pavement with its tongue out — There is a completely different color of Siberian Huskies, in the breed standard all colors are allowed from black or pure white to dark chocolate with shades from red to gold. However, the colors that can be found most often include black, gray, wolf, silver, red, chocolate, or gold with white dots, as well as spotty. An arbitrary pattern on the head is also allowed, although most often the muzzle is painted white with the face of the skull, and the rest can be painted in any of the above shades.

#5 Origin.

A Siberian Husky lying on the floor with a red ribbon around its head — It is believed that the Siberian Husky was bred in the nomadic Chukchi tribes. The history of the breed is truly unknown, but DNA tests indicate that the breed is one of the oldest on the planet. It is precisely known that the Chukchi successfully used these dogs for movement on sleds. Dogs for these people became full members of the family. Often they slept with the children, warming them with their warmth.

#6 Character.

A Siberian Husky running in the garden — The Siberian Husky is a very attentive, non-aggressive dog by nature, so it is not suitable for the duties of a guard or watchman. They deserve their attention among millions of people due to their exotic appearance, because these dogs are very similar to the wolf. Huskies adore their master, love other animals, they are friendly to strangers. All these qualities make the Siberian Husky a great companion dog.

#7 Maintenance and care.

A Siberian Husky wearing a jacket wit hoodie while sitting on the chair — Siberian Huskies are simple in care and maintenance, they have no unpleasant smell, and indeed, these animals are very clean. In this regard, they can be compared with cats. That is why it is necessary to bathe Huskies only when such a need arises.

#8 Shedding.

A Siberian Husky lying on the bed while tilting its head — Huskies shed throughout the year. The most active molting period happens twice a year. It is noteworthy that dogs that live in colder climates, molt less than their cousins from warmer regions. To prevent the spread of wool through the house, you should brush your pet at least once a week. During active shedding, daily combing is necessary.

#9 Ears.

A Siberian Husky puppy sitting in the garden — Check your pet's ears weekly. Make sure that there are no irritations and signs of inflammation. Treat the ears better solution prescribed by a veterinarian. You do not need to use cotton wool for this, it is better to take a special tampon made of soft fabric.

#10 Teeth.

four Siberian Husky pulling the sled in snow — To prevent the occurrence of tartar and gingivitis, you need to brush your teeth every week. Monthly trimming of claws will also be quite enough, however, if claws grow quickly, then it may be necessary to trim them more often.

#11 Training and education.

A Siberian Husky at the park — As with all other breeds, mandatory training and socialization is necessary for Siberian Huskies. Many husky owners claim that their pets carry out all the commands given by the trainer in the classroom, but when they come home, the dog refuses to carry out any of the commands. This is due to the fact that the Huskies are stubborn and rather difficult to train, and this is another good reason, saying that the beginners will not cope with the Huskies.

#12 Requirements for the owners.

a toddler with a Siberian Husky puppy on its lap — Dogs of this breed require an assertive, confident owner. Often, animals are manipulated by an insecure owner, resorting to the aid of his charming gaze. Therefore, all family members should be aware of the need to be stricter with the dog (without aggression, of course), especially during the period of training and dog training.

#13 Health and disease.

A Siberian Husky lying on the floor with a soccer ball — The Siberian Husky tolerates bad climatic conditions very well, but it should be borne in mind that in conditions of a well-heated apartment, a dog may become pampered and lose its innate endurance. Huskies come from the North, so they can feel great in the garden, curled up on the snow, and go to sleep for a long time, to the great dismay of their owners.

#14 The size of the dog depends on the climate in which the animal lives. As a rule, this breed is stunted.

#15 Siberian Husky is very destructive. In the house, the animal can gnaw and scratch various interior items or furniture, and on the street, they adore digging holes.

#16 Siberian Huskies are not designed for keeping in an apartment, but if you are an experienced dog breeder, you can take a chance.

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