Dog Breed DNA Test Database – Siberian Husky

Appearance

Siberian Huskies share many outward similarities with the Alaskan Malamute as well as many other Spitz breeds such as the Samoyed, which has a comparable history to the Huskies. Siberians have a thicker coat than most other breeds of dog. They come in a variety of colours and patterns, usually with white paws and legs, facial markings, and tail tip. The most common colours are black and white, copper-red and white, gray and white, and pure white, though many individuals have blondish, or piebald spotting. Striking masks, spectacles, and other facial markings occur in wide variety. They tend to have a wolf-like appearance.

Behaviour

The Siberian Husky has been described as a behavioural representative of the domestic dog’s forbearer, the wolf, exhibiting a wide range of its ancestors’ behaviour. They are known to howl rather than bark. Hyperactivity displaying as an overactive hunting drive, a characteristic of kennelled dogs, is often noticeable in dogs released from their captive environment for exercise – a behaviour welcome in hunting dogs but not in the family pet. The frequency of kennelled Siberian Huskies, especially for racing purposes, is rather high, as attributed through the history of the breed in North America. They are affectionate with people, but independent. A fifteen-minute daily obedience training class will serve well for Siberian Huskies. Siberian Huskies are a very stubborn and dominant breed of dog.

Owners are advised to exercise caution when letting their Siberian Husky off the leash as the dog is likely to be miles away before looking around and realizing their owner is nowhere in sight. They also get bored easily, so playing with toys or throwing the ball at least once a day is essential. Failure to give them the attention or exercise they need can result in unwanted behaviour; such as excessive howling, marking, chewing on furniture, or crying.

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