Originally developed in Siberia by the Chukchi tribes as a sled dog, the friendly and outgoing Siberian retains his pioneering heart today. A celebrated escape artist, the Siberian quests for everyday activity and the occasional full-throttle adventure, as well.<\/p>\n
Three-dog nights<\/h2>\n
Early Siberians were bred thousands of years ago for hard work and also to be social and gentle with families. The dogs often played and slept with the Chukchi children, keeping them warm on the coldest (three dogs required!) nights. A Siberian wasn\u2019t bred to protect, guard or devote his life to any one human. The dogs provided transportation over vast land masses for the tribe and socialized with all the families. The breed was also developed as a highly efficient eater. They needed to consume as little food as possible, yet have the energy to haul heavy loads in icy weather over long distances. Today’s Siberian still consumes relatively little food for his size.<\/p>\n
On the go<\/h2>\n
The Siberian is an adaptable, eager breed that revels in hiking, sledding or skijoring. He\u2019s also an enthusiastic participant in rally, agility, canicross or bikjoring. Keeping him well-exercised is critical; sedentary owners need not apply. Some Siberians compete in obedience, but most are slightly too independent for repetitive obedience work. In other words, they\u2019re likely to consider a Sit Stay as a silly idea in comparison to discovering new places!<\/p>\n
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Digging in for adventure<\/h2>\n
Siberians are natural diggers, both in dirt and snow. When confined by a fence, many Siberians will try to dig out to explore. Families have to build high and sturdy fences (often with a top!) to curtail the dog\u2019s wanderlust. Siberians can go over, under or through standard fences. But keep in mind that Siberians don\u2019t run off because they\u2019re unhappy at home; they\u2019re delighted when playing and exploring with their owners. But when left to their own devices (or left unoccupied), they may devise their own undertakings. They\u2019re always on the lookout for excitement over the next horizon, ice or no ice.<\/p>\n
At home, don\u2019t expect a Siberian to serve as a watch dog; he\u2019ll likely greet a stranger as family. As for vocalizing, the Siberian is more likely to howl, whine, or woo-hoo than bark.<\/p>\n
An easygoing breed, the Siberian handles transition well and thrives in a busy household. Just keep the gates closed. The Siberian will RSVP an enthusiastic yes to an open door!<\/p>\n
Siberian Husky Stats<\/h2>\n
Weight:<\/span><\/strong> 45 to 60 pounds (male), 35 to 50 pounds (female)<\/span><\/p>\n Life span: <\/span><\/strong>10 to 14 years<\/span><\/p>\n Coat:<\/span><\/strong> Double-coated, medium in length; undercoat soft and dense <\/span><\/p>\n Color:<\/span><\/strong> Any color, from pure white to black; known for striking face patterns. The Siberian Husky Club of America states that merle or brindle markings are not genetically possible in the purebred Siberian gene pool.<\/span><\/p>\n Grooming:<\/span><\/strong> The Siberian\u2019s coat isn\u2019t prone to matting, but weekly brushing keeps his coat fresh and removes dead hair. <\/span><\/p>\n Baths:<\/span><\/strong> Siberians clean themselves frequently, much like cats. Bathing requirements are minimal compared to many breeds.<\/span><\/p>\n Shedding:<\/span> <\/strong>Siberians don\u2019t shed much on daily basis, but they shed (blow) their undercoats a couple of times a year. <\/span><\/p>\n Cut them short in summer?<\/span><\/strong> No! In the summer, the Siberian\u2019s coat continues to protect him. In fact, his thick coat provides great insulation from both heat and cold.<\/span><\/p>\n Equipment:<\/span><\/strong> A high-velocity pet blow dryer helps de-shed the Siberian when he blows coat. High, sturdy, fences (that are\u00a0 difficult to dig under!) will keep the Siberian safe at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Best for:<\/span><\/strong> Active, adventuring families or singles<\/span><\/p>\n Possible health issues:<\/span><\/strong> Canine hip dysplasia, inheritable\u00a0 eye disease<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The post Energy Unleashed: The Siberian Husky<\/a> by Lynn M. Hayner<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. 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However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n Originally developed in Siberia by the Chukchi tribes as a sled dog, the friendly and outgoing Siberian retains his pioneering heart today. A celebrated escape artist, the Siberian quests for everyday activity and the occasional full-throttle adventure, as well.<\/p>\n Early Siberians were bred thousands of years ago for hard work and also to be social and gentle with families. The dogs often played and slept with the Chukchi children, keeping them warm on the coldest (three dogs required!) nights. A Siberian wasn\u2019t bred to protect, guard or devote his life to any one human. The dogs provided transportation over vast land masses for the tribe and socialized with all the families. The breed was also developed as a highly efficient eater. They needed to consume as little food as possible, yet have the energy to haul heavy loads in icy weather over long distances. Today’s Siberian still consumes relatively little food for his size.<\/p>\n The Siberian is an adaptable, eager breed that revels in hiking, sledding or skijoring. He\u2019s also an enthusiastic participant in rally, agility, canicross or bikjoring. Keeping him well-exercised is critical; sedentary owners need not apply. Some Siberians compete in obedience, but most are slightly too independent for repetitive obedience work. In other words, they\u2019re likely to consider a Sit Stay as a silly idea in comparison to discovering new places!<\/p>\n Siberians are natural diggers, both in dirt and snow. When confined by a fence, many Siberians will try to dig out to explore. Families have to build high and sturdy fences (often with a top!) to curtail the dog\u2019s wanderlust. Siberians can go over, under or through standard fences. But keep in mind that Siberians don\u2019t run off because they\u2019re unhappy at home; they\u2019re delighted when playing and exploring with their owners. But when left to their own devices (or left unoccupied), they may devise their own undertakings. They\u2019re always on the lookout for excitement over the next horizon, ice or no ice.<\/p>\n At home, don\u2019t expect a Siberian to serve as a watch dog; he\u2019ll likely greet a stranger as family. As for vocalizing, the Siberian is more likely to howl, whine, or woo-hoo than bark.<\/p>\n An easygoing breed, the Siberian handles transition well and thrives in a busy household. Just keep the gates closed. The Siberian will RSVP an enthusiastic yes to an open door!<\/p>\n Weight:<\/span><\/strong> 45 to 60 pounds (male), 35 to 50 pounds (female)<\/span><\/p>\n Life span: <\/span><\/strong>10 to 14 years<\/span><\/p>\n Coat:<\/span><\/strong> Double-coated, medium in length; undercoat soft and dense <\/span><\/p>\n Color:<\/span><\/strong> Any color, from pure white to black; known for striking face patterns. The Siberian Husky Club of America states that merle or brindle markings are not genetically possible in the purebred Siberian gene pool.<\/span><\/p>\n Grooming:<\/span><\/strong> The Siberian\u2019s coat isn\u2019t prone to matting, but weekly brushing keeps his coat fresh and removes dead hair. <\/span><\/p>\n Baths:<\/span><\/strong> Siberians clean themselves frequently, much like cats. Bathing requirements are minimal compared to many breeds.<\/span><\/p>\n Shedding:<\/span> <\/strong>Siberians don\u2019t shed much on daily basis, but they shed (blow) their undercoats a couple of times a year. <\/span><\/p>\n Cut them short in summer?<\/span><\/strong> No! In the summer, the Siberian\u2019s coat continues to protect him. In fact, his thick coat provides great insulation from both heat and cold.<\/span><\/p>\n Equipment:<\/span><\/strong> A high-velocity pet blow dryer helps de-shed the Siberian when he blows coat. High, sturdy, fences (that are\u00a0 difficult to dig under!) will keep the Siberian safe at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Best for:<\/span><\/strong> Active, adventuring families or singles<\/span><\/p>\n Possible health issues:<\/span><\/strong> Canine hip dysplasia, inheritable\u00a0 eye disease<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The post Energy Unleashed: The Siberian Husky<\/a> by Lynn M. Hayner<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nThree-dog nights<\/h2>\n
On the go<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nDigging in for adventure<\/h2>\n
Siberian Husky Stats<\/h2>\n