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Posted in Dog Information on 12/31/2007 01:45 pm by admin
The Alaskan Husky is not really a "race" of dog in the traditional sense. The name is actually a classification for this working dog and sled. There is no breed standard written for the Huskies to Alaska and it is not a registered breed or show dog. Alaskan Huskies are descendants of several dogs: Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Border Collie, German shepherd and possibly some others.
Most Huskies Alaska has brown eyes, but can also be blue or blue-brown combinations. They are about 20 to 24 inches high and average about 35 to 65 pounds, giving them a slim build. Since this dog is used mainly for work, the colors and marks are not important in the breeding and vary greatly from one dog to another. Alaskan Huskies can be pure black, pure white and everything in between. Queues can be long and curly or barely there. The ears are often times prick ears, but some Alaskan Huskies have ears that droop.
They do not need much maintenance, their coats tend to be short to medium length, but do require extra brushing twice a year during shedding season (particularly spring when shedding is the heaviest). The coats are wooly and thick (a protective measure when in their native environment) so they are better suited to cooler climates. Living on average about 10 to 15 years, the Alaskan Husky is good with children but no pets others because they have a strong hunting instinct and may turn against them. Though playful, loving and generally docile, the Alaskan Husky is not a domestic pet good. It can be difficult to tame, and easily bored, especially if left alone. Alaskan Huskies will become destructive tearing things or running in circles. They also need plenty of room to run as they have a lot of energy and the need to exercise frequently.
If outside, the Alaskan Huskies do not need to be monitored closely because they will dig under the fencing to hunt or run. They do not guard dogs, as they will be welcomed by everyone with friendly barking and have been known for play with any stranger entering their territory. Because of their mixed ancestry, the Huskies Alaska have relatively few health problems, although some are prone to gastric torsion (bloat) and if they are not getting enough exercise will quickly become obese, leading to health problems.
Here below is a site that has great information on Alaskan Huskies and most other breeds of dogs. It contains information relating to care of dog breeds, grooming, living conditions, better food choices and more, the site is called: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be found at:
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