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15 Things Only Siberian Husky Owners Understand

Published: · Modified: by Viktoriia Didkivska · This post may contain affiliate links

It's no secret that Siberian Huskies are the most independent and intelligent companions you'll ever have. But just like humans, they come with many surprising things, too, and we're going to share them here in this article.

Here are 15 things only Siberian Husky owners understand.

#1 This beautiful dog is highly adaptable and once he feels at home, he’ll choose his favorite spots to rest or play and these will become his.
A Siberian Husky lying on the bed while smiling
#2 The average lifespan of a Siberian Husky is between 12 and 14 years, and in some cases, a few years beyond this.
A Siberian Husky sitting on the wooden pathway by the lake
#3 Although Siberian Huskies are friendly and affectionate dogs, they have a penchant for chasing smaller animals.
A Siberian Husky puppy sitting on the floor with the stairway behind him
#4 Siberian Huskies are great communicators and it doesn’t take long to learn what the different positions and expressions they use mean.
A Siberian Husky sitting on the wooden floor while smiling with its tongue out
#5 Your Siberian Husky isn’t predisposed to being aggressive or picking fights. He’d rather just spend time being close to you or cuddling when you sit in your chair or on the couch.
A Siberian Husky sitting on the lap of the person sitting inside the car
#6 They are among the most desired of the larger breeds because of their aesthetically pleasing appearance, their toughness and endurance, and for the fact that they make excellent family pets.
three Siberian Husky lying on the snow with a cat in between them
#7 The temperament of a Siberian is sweet and loving.
A Siberian Husky puppy lying on the grass
#8 Siberian Huskies make good family dogs because they are intensely loyal and when raised with children and given the proper training, they adapt to people of all ages, but because of their size and playful nature, they should be supervised around small children.
A Siberian Husky sitting beside the person while being touched on the side of its face
#9 They have amazing vocal abilities and when they’re happy or feeling some other intense emotion.
A Siberian Husky lying on the floor
#10 If you own a Husky, you may notice that he turns up his nose at his food for a few days before he decides he’s hungry enough to eat.
A Siberian Husky by the ocean
#11 They have a very strong resemblance to a wolf, but genetically, they are not wolves as the two are distinct and separate breeds with their own characteristics and common behaviors. While some breeders have crossed Siberian Huskies with wolves to develop a wolf hybrid, and there is always the possibility that there is wolf DNA in the lineage.
two Siberian Huskies standing on the couch
#12 Siberian Huskies are known for their large, clear blue eyes that have the power to communicate what he is feeling to you.
A Siberian Husky puppy sitting on the grass
#13 Siberian Huskies are not easily deterred by obstacles.
A Siberian Husky running in the field
#14 They have an amazing muscular build and to keep their muscles fully developed and strong, they need to work them.
A Siberian Husky puppy on top of the mountain photo in his puppy and adult stage
#15 They’re known to sleep in bizarre positions.

A Siberian Husky sleeping on its bed

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