Country/Region of Origin: Russia
Life span: 12
– 14 years
Weight: 35 –
60 pounds (15.8 – 27.2 kg)
Gestation: 61 - 65 days
Health issues in Siberian Huskies:
Heart disease
Juvenile cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy
Corneal dystrophy
Snow nose
Epilepsy
Interesting Facts on Siberian Huskies:
The Siberian husky was first bred by
the Chukchi tribe in Serbia 3000 years ago.
They were used to pull sleds, herd
reindeer and keep the tribes people warm.
These Huskies are very powerful runners
reaching speeds of up to 50 mph (80 kmph)
Siberian
Huskies are capable of barking when they are puppies but as they grow older
they tend lose the ability to bark and howl instead.
The howl of
a Husky can be heard up to 9 miles away.
(15 km)
A Huskies
nose will dry up at night to prevent it from freezing at sub-zero temperatures.
The first
Siberian husky was brought to the USA in 1908 by a fur trader.
The Siberian
husky was first recognized by the AKC in 1930.
They make great watch dogs as an
intruder may be put off by their size and wolf-like appearance.
In general Siberian huskies are not
great guard dogs as intruders may be welcomed by them with lots of
affection.
They are also know by their other
name the “Arctic husky”
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