The Siberian Husky, also known as Husky, is native to the Siberian region of Russia and is mainly distributed in northeastern Siberia. The husky gets its name from its unique croaking cry. The Chukchi people, a primitive tribe in northeastern Siberia, use this wolf-like husky as the most primitive means of transportation to pull sleds, and use huskies to hunt and raise reindeer. Huskies have changeable personalities, some are extremely timid, and some are extremely violent. After entering the mainland, the huskies in the family have lost their wild nature and are relatively docile. They are bred as companion dogs, pet dogs, and sled racing dogs.

1. Husky-living habits

Huskies like to live in groups by nature, but they have a clear hierarchy in the group. It is the natural habit of Huskies to be sociable. If someone is with them from birth to growth, the Huskies will be very obedient to the owner's orders when they grow up, and will be very dependent on the owner and become best friends with the owner. Huskies are particularly possessive of territory. They use themselves as the center, mark the territory with their own scent, and update it frequently. When outsiders break in, he is very cautious and may attack them if the situation is serious.

2. Husky - Morphological Characteristics

(1) Appearance characteristics

Husky’s eyes can be brown, light brown or blue. They look small on the entire face, but very energetic. The ears are medium in size, triangular in shape, and always kept upright; the tail is like a brush, with an appearance similar to a fox's tail, usually in the shape of an upward sickle. Huskies have medium-sized noses and a very sensitive sense of smell. The mouth is large and the tongue sticks out of the mouth all the time, which is very cute.

(2)Physical characteristics

Huskies are medium to large dogs, generally with a shoulder height of 51-60cm and a weight of about 16-27kg. A male Husky is 1-2kg heavier than a female. The entire body of a Husky is perfectly proportioned, with moderate limb lengths and well-developed muscles, making it easy to run.

(3) Coat characteristics

The coat of the Husky is composed of two layers, a dense, cashmere-like lower layer of hair and a long, rough upper layer of hair containing short, straight guard hairs. The hair loss is light, and the hair is shed only once a year. The coat color distribution is white paws and limbs, facial patterns and a pointed tail. The most common coat color combinations are black and white, gray and white, copper red and white and pure white, brown, reddish hair, gray brown Shadows, mottled spots. It is also common for Huskies to have various patterns on their faces that resemble masks and glasses.

(4)Characteristics

Huskies have changeable personalities, some are extremely timid and some are extremely violent. The Huskies that have entered the mainland and families no longer have this extreme personality and are relatively docile. They are a popular pet dog all over the world. Together with Golden Retriever and Labrador, it is one of the three most non-aggressive dogs.kind.

3. Husky - Feeding Method

(1) Food feeding

Huskies are working dogs and competition dogs. They have relatively good physical fitness and are very easy to raise. Huskies are not picky eaters, so the owner can provide him with dog food in daily life. In order to balance his nutrition, the owner can also provide him with meat, vegetables, broth, bones, etc. appropriately. Remember not to give your husky milk. Onions, garlic, dried shrimps and some pickled foods are absolutely not allowed to be given to your dog. These things will destroy his metabolism.

(2)Hair care

Huskies are not prone to hair loss. They only lose hair once a year, and the condition is not serious, so owners don’t have to worry about hair all over the house. In order to keep the Husky's hair looking good, the owner must bathe him 2-3 times a month. Huskies have a moderate body and can be washed in a bathtub. Use special shower gel for bathing; after washing, you should help him dry his coat immediately to avoid catching a cold. The Husky's coat is of moderate length, and the owner can help comb it regularly so that the hair looks smoother and glossier.

(3) Reasonable exercise

Huskies are working dogs, and proper exercise is very necessary. The owner can take some time out every day to take him out for a walk, allowing him to have close contact with nature. Enough exercise can make Huskies smarter and more lively.

4. Husky-Training Method

(1) Food induction

The Husky’s IQ ranks 45th among pet dogs, and it is a working dog with a medium IQ. It is also easier to train. The owner can use the Husky's desire for food to induce training. Train him regularly 20 minutes before eating every day, which is very effective.

(2)Reward and punishment system

Huskies are loyal to their owners and eager to be favored by their owners. Therefore, the owner can adopt a reward and punishment system during training. When the Husky does well, the owner can reward the Husky with some food and praise a few words, such as: You are awesome, Good, Well done, etc. This can stimulate the Husky's training emotions. When he does something bad, he can be punished appropriately.

(3) Conditioned reflex

Although Huskies are smart, they still have certain obstacles in communicating with people. Therefore, the owner must develop short and clear passwords during training. Conditioned reflexes are formed through repeated command and gesture training. This effect can often get twice the result with half the effort, but it requires a lot of patience from the owner.

5. How much does a Husky cost?

The price of Huskies is relatively flexible. The price of ordinary Huskies ranges from about 1,300 to 6,000 yuan, and puppies can be bought for 800 to 1,200 yuan. The coat color is better and the bloodline is pure.8,000-90,000 yuan (those with bloodline certification are more expensive). Huskies aged 1-2 years old are the most expensive, with females costing 300-400 yuan more than males.

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