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A Safe Place for Unwanted Siberian Huskies |
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Thorough research of a breed is recommended beforing adopting a dog. Here is our list of the top ten characteristics of a Siberian husky to get you started. |
1. A Siberian husky should NEVER be off-leash. Siberian huskies are bred to run and when off-leash, this instinct takes over. They head for the horizon and don't look back. No amount of training can curb this instinct. Because of this, most Siberians that end up in rescues are strays. |
2.Siberian huskies love to dig. A Siberian has a natural proclivity to dig holes for shelter. They dig holes in the snow to stay warm, or in the dirt of your backyard during summer to cool off. Minnesota is known for pot-holes and I often wonder if it wasn't just someone's Siberian husky having fun. |
3.Siberian huskies are escape artists. If their head can fit in a hole, their body will follow. A fence of at least 5 to 6 feet tall with added rocks or cement at the bottom to prevent them from digging out is recommended. |
4. Siberians are prey-driven. Birds, rabbits, squirrels, and other small animals are open season. Siberians have to be socialized around cats and very small dogs or they will become game. |
5. Siberians are a high energy dog. They are part of the class of dogs known as working dogs. They lead an active lifestyle and appreciate an owner who does as well. |
6. Siberian huskies shed or "blow their coat." One dog will shed about one garbage bag full of fur at least once and sometimes twice a year. |
7.Siberian huskies are out-going and friendly. They do not make a good guard dog because they love strangers. Unless criminals were afraid of being licked to death, a Siberian husky does not make a good dog for protection. |
8.Siberians are considered a medium to large breed of dog. Females can range from 35-45 lbs. and males can range from 45 to 60 lbs. |
9. Siberian huskies are intelligent and strong-willed animals. They have the independent nature of a cat. While this can make training them challenging, obedience training is recommended. It is a great way to keep your dog active and to form an even closer bond with them. It also helps keep them safe. |
10. Siberians are free of typical dog odor and don't bark incessantly. They have a unique husky "woo" or howl that only comes out occasionally. They are a very happy dog and they know they are adorable. That's why we love them! |