Siberian Husky
in the UK
in the UK
breed features and care
Siberian Husky in the UK
breed features and
care
Siberian Husky —
one of the world's best-known and most striking dog breeds, thanks to its unusual looks, bright blue eyes and eye-catching energy. These dogs were bred
to work in the harsh climate of Siberia, and both their temperament and their bodies are fully
adapted to the tough conditions they worked in. Today the Siberian Husky is popular both as a working dog and as a family dog thanks to its friendly nature and excellent fitness.
to work in the harsh climate of Siberia, and both their temperament and their bodies are fully
adapted to the tough conditions they worked in. Today the Siberian Husky is popular both as a working dog and as a family dog thanks to its friendly nature and excellent fitness.
Breed characteristics
Adaptability
Barking level
Shedding level
Watchdog instinct
Protective instinct
Friendly to strangers
Trainability
Health problems
Care
Social needs
Suitable for flats
Energy level
Friendly to dogs
Friendly to cats
Suitable for children
Loyalty
Exercise needs
Intelligence
Siberian
Husky —
Husky —
one of the world's
best-known and most
striking dog breeds,
thanks to its
unusual looks, bright
blue eyes
and eye-catching energy.
These dogs were bred
to work
in the harsh climate of Siberia, and both their temperament and their bodies are fully adapted to the tough conditions they worked in. Today the Siberian Husky is
popular both as a working dog and
as a family dog thanks to its friendly
nature and excellent fitness.
best-known and most
striking dog breeds,
thanks to its
unusual looks, bright
blue eyes
and eye-catching energy.
These dogs were bred
to work
in the harsh climate of Siberia, and both their temperament and their bodies are fully adapted to the tough conditions they worked in. Today the Siberian Husky is
popular both as a working dog and
as a family dog thanks to its friendly
nature and excellent fitness.
Adaptability
Trainability
Care
Suitable for flats
Suitable for children
Shedding level
Friendly to dogs
Exercise
needs
needs
Protective instinct
Barking level
Health problems
Social needs
Energy level
Loyalty
Watchdog instinct
Friendly
to strangers
to strangers
Intelligence
Friendly to cats
Breed characteristics
The Siberian Husky was developed by the Chukchi people of north-eastern Siberia, where the dogs pulled sleds in extreme cold. They were used to carry loads across harsh, icy plains. The Husky soon became valued for its stamina, speed and ability to work in a difficult climate. In the early 20th century the breed reached Alaska in the USA,
where Husky teams became famous as winners of sled dog races, and in 1925 as heroes of the diphtheria serum run to Nome.
where Husky teams became famous as winners of sled dog races, and in 1925 as heroes of the diphtheria serum run to Nome.
History and origin of the Siberian Husky
History
and origin of the Siberian Husky
and origin of the Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky was
developed by the Chukchi
people of north-eastern Siberia, where the dogs pulled
sleds in extreme cold.
They were used to carry
loads across harsh, icy
plains. The Husky soon became valued for its stamina, speed and ability to work
in a difficult climate. In the early 20th century the breed
reached Alaska in the USA,
where Husky teams became famous as winners of sled dog races, and in 1925 as heroes of the diphtheria serum
run to Nome.
developed by the Chukchi
people of north-eastern Siberia, where the dogs pulled
sleds in extreme cold.
They were used to carry
loads across harsh, icy
plains. The Husky soon became valued for its stamina, speed and ability to work
in a difficult climate. In the early 20th century the breed
reached Alaska in the USA,
where Husky teams became famous as winners of sled dog races, and in 1925 as heroes of the diphtheria serum
run to Nome.
Appearance of the Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a strong, muscular dog
with an elegant, well-proportioned appearance. One of the Husky's most striking features is its expressive eyes, which can be blue, brown or one of each. This gives it a mysterious and unusual look.
with an elegant, well-proportioned appearance. One of the Husky's most striking features is its expressive eyes, which can be blue, brown or one of each. This gives it a mysterious and unusual look.
The Siberian Husky's head is medium-sized and clean-cut. The skull is slightly rounded, the stop clear and the muzzle of medium length and straight. The nose is black, but in red dogs it may be liver.
The tail is bushy and is carried in a sickle curve over the back when the dog is excited or moving, but never curled. At rest it often hangs low.
The body is compact and muscular, with a well-developed chest and a level back. Huskies have excellent fitness and stamina, which makes them ideal for sled dog sports, canicross and long walks.
The Siberian Husky moves smoothly and in a balanced way. The breed is known for its agility, speed and stamina and can keep up a good pace over long distances.
The Siberian Husky's coat is dense and double, with a thick undercoat. The outer coat is straight and smooth-lying, and the coat protects the dog from frost. In summer the Husky sheds its undercoat but still copes badly with heat.
Appearance
of the Siberian Husky
of the Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a strong and
muscular dog with an elegant
and well-proportioned
appearance. One of the Husky's most striking
features is its expressive
eyes, which can be
blue, brown or
one of each. This gives it a mysterious and unusual look.
muscular dog with an elegant
and well-proportioned
appearance. One of the Husky's most striking
features is its expressive
eyes, which can be
blue, brown or
one of each. This gives it a mysterious and unusual look.
The Siberian Husky's head is medium-sized and clean-cut. The skull is slightly rounded, the stop clear and the muzzle of medium length and straight. The nose is black, but in red dogs it may be liver.
The Siberian Husky's coat is dense and double, with a thick undercoat. The outer coat is straight and smooth-lying, and the coat protects the dog from frost. In summer the Husky sheds its undercoat but still copes badly with heat.
The body is compact and muscular, with a well-developed chest and a level back. Huskies have excellent fitness and stamina, which makes them ideal for sled dog sports, canicross and long walks.
The tail is bushy and is carried in a sickle curve over the back when the dog is excited or moving, but never curled. At rest it often hangs low.
The Siberian Husky moves smoothly and in a balanced way. The breed is known for its agility, speed and stamina and can keep up a good pace over long distances.
Colours of the Siberian Husky
Siberian Huskies come in many colours: under the breed standard, all colours from black to pure white are allowed. Colour does not affect working ability, but a clear, bright pattern gives the Husky its distinctive, striking look.
There is often a characteristic mask on the head, with dark areas around the eyes and muzzle that make the gaze expressive and special. White markings on the head, legs and belly are common in most colours. One of the Husky's hallmarks is heterochromia, when the eyes are different colours, for example one blue and one brown. This is fully allowed under the breed standard and adds to the breed's charm. The coat is dense, and its shades can vary with the colour. At shows, a clear and harmonious pattern is valued.
The colour should be clear and harmonious, and the coat dense enough for the dog to cope with frost.
The colour should be clear and harmonious, and the coat dense enough for the dog to cope with frost.
Black and white:
one of the most common colours, in which dark, almost black areas combine with white on the chest, belly, legs and head.
Grey and white:
another popular colour, ranging from light to dark grey. The coat may have different shades of grey, with white areas on the belly, legs and chest.
Red and white:
a rarer but very attractive colour, with a red or copper base and white areas mostly on the chest, belly, legs and head.
Pure white:
a rare and special colour that is allowed under the breed standard.
Colours
of the Siberian
Husky
of the Siberian
Husky
Siberian Huskies come in many colours: under the breed standard, all colours from black to pure white are allowed. Colour
does not affect working ability, but a clear,
bright pattern gives the
Husky its
distinctive, striking look.
does not affect working ability, but a clear,
bright pattern gives the
Husky its
distinctive, striking look.
There is often a
characteristic mask on
the head, with dark areas
around the
eyes and muzzle that
make the gaze expressive
and special. White
markings on the head,
legs and belly are
common in most
colours. One of the Husky's
hallmarks is
heterochromia, when the
eyes are different colours,
for example one blue
and one brown.
This is fully allowed
under the breed standard and adds to the breed's
charm. The coat is dense,
and its shades can
vary with the colour.
At shows, a clear
and harmonious
pattern is valued.
The colour should
be clear and
harmonious, and the coat dense enough
for the dog to
cope with
frost.
characteristic mask on
the head, with dark areas
around the
eyes and muzzle that
make the gaze expressive
and special. White
markings on the head,
legs and belly are
common in most
colours. One of the Husky's
hallmarks is
heterochromia, when the
eyes are different colours,
for example one blue
and one brown.
This is fully allowed
under the breed standard and adds to the breed's
charm. The coat is dense,
and its shades can
vary with the colour.
At shows, a clear
and harmonious
pattern is valued.
The colour should
be clear and
harmonious, and the coat dense enough
for the dog to
cope with
frost.
Black and white —
one of the most
common colours, in
which dark, almost black
areas combine with
white on the chest,
belly, legs and head.
common colours, in
which dark, almost black
areas combine with
white on the chest,
belly, legs and head.
Grey and white —
another popular colour,
ranging from light
to dark grey. The coat may
have different
shades of grey, with
white areas on the
belly, legs and chest.
ranging from light
to dark grey. The coat may
have different
shades of grey, with
white areas on the
belly, legs and chest.
Red and white —
a rarer but very
attractive
colour, with a red
or copper base
and white areas
mostly on the
chest, belly, legs
and head.
attractive
colour, with a red
or copper base
and white areas
mostly on the
chest, belly, legs
and head.
Pure white —
a rare and special
colour that is allowed
under the breed standard.
colour that is allowed
under the breed standard.
Show standard:
the Siberian Husky
the Siberian Husky
Head: Medium-sized and in proportion to the body, clean-cut. The skull is slightly rounded and narrows towards the eyes. The muzzle is of medium length and tapers evenly towards the nose but is not pointed. The nose is black in grey, black and tan dogs. The ears are medium-sized, triangular and erect, slightly rounded at the tips.
Eyes: Expressive eyes are one of the breed's hallmarks. They can be brown or blue, one of each, or parti-coloured. The expression matters: it should be friendly, interested and a little mischievous, which gives the Husky its special character.
Coat: Double and of medium length, with a dense and
soft undercoat. The outer coat is straight and
smooth-lying, never harsh. The coat must protect the dog well from frost. All colours from black to pure white are allowed; the most common are grey and white, black and white,
red and white and all black. The coat should be
even, neither too long nor too short, and characteristically dense.
soft undercoat. The outer coat is straight and
smooth-lying, never harsh. The coat must protect the dog well from frost. All colours from black to pure white are allowed; the most common are grey and white, black and white,
red and white and all black. The coat should be
even, neither too long nor too short, and characteristically dense.
Body: The body should be strong and
muscular, with a deep chest. The back should be level and strong, without too much dip. This gives the dog strength and
stamina. The breed should be agile and
athletic, showing the ability to cope with long
and heavy work.
muscular, with a deep chest. The back should be level and strong, without too much dip. This gives the dog strength and
stamina. The breed should be agile and
athletic, showing the ability to cope with long
and heavy work.
Tail: The tail is one of the breed's hallmarks: when the dog is excited it is carried in a sickle curve over the back (but never curled), and at rest it hangs down. It should be well furred, and its length and shape should suit the dog as a whole. In movement the tail is carried up, but not too high.
Movement: Movement should be light, quick and energetic and show agility and stamina. The dog should move surely, with clear strides. Smooth, coordinated movement is important when judging the dog's condition.
Show
standard: the Siberian
Husky
standard: the Siberian
Husky
Head:
Medium-sized and in proportion
to the body, clean-cut. The skull
is slightly rounded and narrows
towards the eyes. The muzzle
is of medium length and tapers evenly towards the nose but is
not pointed. The nose is black
in grey, black and tan dogs. The ears are medium-sized, triangular
and erect, slightly
rounded at the tips.
Medium-sized and in proportion
to the body, clean-cut. The skull
is slightly rounded and narrows
towards the eyes. The muzzle
is of medium length and tapers evenly towards the nose but is
not pointed. The nose is black
in grey, black and tan dogs. The ears are medium-sized, triangular
and erect, slightly
rounded at the tips.
Eyes:
Expressive eyes
are one of the breed's hallmarks. They can be brown or blue, one of each, or parti-coloured. The expression matters: it
should be friendly, interested and a little
mischievous, which gives
the Husky its special
character.
Expressive eyes
are one of the breed's hallmarks. They can be brown or blue, one of each, or parti-coloured. The expression matters: it
should be friendly, interested and a little
mischievous, which gives
the Husky its special
character.
Coat:
Double and of medium length, with a dense, soft undercoat. The outer coat is straight and smooth-lying, never harsh. The coat must protect the dog well from frost. All colours from black to pure white are allowed; the most common are
grey and white, black and white,
red and white and all black. The coat should be even, neither too long nor too short,
and characteristically dense.
Double and of medium length, with a dense, soft undercoat. The outer coat is straight and smooth-lying, never harsh. The coat must protect the dog well from frost. All colours from black to pure white are allowed; the most common are
grey and white, black and white,
red and white and all black. The coat should be even, neither too long nor too short,
and characteristically dense.
Body:
The body should be
strong and muscular, with a deep chest. The back should be level and strong, without
too much dip. This gives the dog strength and stamina. The breed should be
agile and athletic, showing the ability to cope with long
and heavy work.
The body should be
strong and muscular, with a deep chest. The back should be level and strong, without
too much dip. This gives the dog strength and stamina. The breed should be
agile and athletic, showing the ability to cope with long
and heavy work.
Tail:
The tail is one of the breed's hallmarks: when the dog
is excited it is carried in a sickle curve over the back (but never curled), and at rest it hangs down. It should be well furred, and its length and shape should suit the dog as a whole. In movement the tail is carried up, but not too high.
The tail is one of the breed's hallmarks: when the dog
is excited it is carried in a sickle curve over the back (but never curled), and at rest it hangs down. It should be well furred, and its length and shape should suit the dog as a whole. In movement the tail is carried up, but not too high.
Movement:
Movement should be light, quick and
energetic and show agility and stamina. The dog should move surely,
with clear strides. Smooth, coordinated movement is important when judging the dog's condition.
Movement should be light, quick and
energetic and show agility and stamina. The dog should move surely,
with clear strides. Smooth, coordinated movement is important when judging the dog's condition.
Character of the Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a friendly, sociable dog that gets on well with people and
children and usually with other dogs too, but its prey drive is strong, and cats and small pets may look like prey to it. The Husky is very active and its energy is endless, so the owner must be ready for daily exercise. At the same time it is independent and can be stubborn, which makes training hard, especially for an inexperienced owner.
children and usually with other dogs too, but its prey drive is strong, and cats and small pets may look like prey to it. The Husky is very active and its energy is endless, so the owner must be ready for daily exercise. At the same time it is independent and can be stubborn, which makes training hard, especially for an inexperienced owner.
Even so, the Husky is very loyal to its family and is an excellent companion for anyone who can give it an active
life and regular training. It is not a good
guard dog, as its friendly
nature means it often treats strangers as friends.
life and regular training. It is not a good
guard dog, as its friendly
nature means it often treats strangers as friends.
Even so, the Husky is very
loyal to its family and is an excellent companion for anyone who can give it
an active life and regular
training. It is not a good
guard dog, as
its friendly nature means it often treats strangers
as friends.
loyal to its family and is an excellent companion for anyone who can give it
an active life and regular
training. It is not a good
guard dog, as
its friendly nature means it often treats strangers
as friends.
Character and
personality: the Siberian
Husky
personality: the Siberian
Husky
The Siberian Husky is
a friendly and sociable
dog that gets on well
with people and children
and usually with other dogs
too, but its
prey drive is strong, and cats
and small pets may
look like
prey to it. The Husky is very active,
and its energy is
endless, so the owner must
be ready for daily
exercise. At the same time it is independent and can be stubborn, which makes
training hard, especially for an inexperienced owner.
a friendly and sociable
dog that gets on well
with people and children
and usually with other dogs
too, but its
prey drive is strong, and cats
and small pets may
look like
prey to it. The Husky is very active,
and its energy is
endless, so the owner must
be ready for daily
exercise. At the same time it is independent and can be stubborn, which makes
training hard, especially for an inexperienced owner.
Caring for the Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky needs active care,
especially when it comes to exercise. To stay healthy and fit it needs long walks and activity every day. Running, play and sled dog sports or canicross keep a Husky in good shape.
especially when it comes to exercise. To stay healthy and fit it needs long walks and activity every day. Running, play and sled dog sports or canicross keep a Husky in good shape.
The coat should be brushed regularly, especially during the moult. The Husky moults heavily
twice a year, when a lot of undercoat comes out, so regular brushing helps keep the coat in good condition.
twice a year, when a lot of undercoat comes out, so regular brushing helps keep the coat in good condition.
The Husky needs a balanced diet that matches its high energy and
stamina. The food should contain protein, fat and vitamins to support its health
and physical activity.
The Siberian Husky is generally healthy, but the breed is prone to eye conditions, such as cataracts, and joint problems. Regular vet visits and preventive check-ups help keep the dog healthy.
stamina. The food should contain protein, fat and vitamins to support its health
and physical activity.
The Siberian Husky is generally healthy, but the breed is prone to eye conditions, such as cataracts, and joint problems. Regular vet visits and preventive check-ups help keep the dog healthy.
Care
of the Siberian
Husky
of the Siberian
Husky
The Siberian Husky
needs active
care, especially
when it comes to exercise. To stay
healthy and fit it needs every day
long walks and
activity. Running, play and
sled dog sports keep
a Husky in good shape.
needs active
care, especially
when it comes to exercise. To stay
healthy and fit it needs every day
long walks and
activity. Running, play and
sled dog sports keep
a Husky in good shape.
The coat should be brushed regularly, especially
during the moult.
The Husky moults heavily
twice a year, when a lot of undercoat comes out, so regular brushing helps
keep the coat in good condition.
during the moult.
The Husky moults heavily
twice a year, when a lot of undercoat comes out, so regular brushing helps
keep the coat in good condition.
The Husky needs a balanced diet that matches
its high
energy and stamina. The food should
contain protein, fat and
vitamins to support its health
and physical activity.
The Siberian Husky is generally
healthy, but the breed is
prone to eye conditions,
such as cataracts,
and joint problems. Regular
vet visits and preventive
check-ups help keep the dog healthy.
its high
energy and stamina. The food should
contain protein, fat and
vitamins to support its health
and physical activity.
The Siberian Husky is generally
healthy, but the breed is
prone to eye conditions,
such as cataracts,
and joint problems. Regular
vet visits and preventive
check-ups help keep the dog healthy.
Pros and cons of the breed
Pros
Cons
Siberian Husky —
energetic, beautiful and friendly dogs that can become loyal companions for active people ready to give them attention and care. The breed suits anyone looking for a high-energy dog to share an active life. At the same time, it is important to understand that the Husky needs patience
in training and regular exercise, which makes it
best suited to experienced owners.
in training and regular exercise, which makes it
best suited to experienced owners.
Siberian
Husky —
Husky —
energetic, beautiful
and friendly dogs that
can become loyal companions
for active people ready to give them attention
and care. The breed
suits anyone looking for a
high-energy dog to share
an active life. At
the same time, it is important
to understand that the
Husky needs patience
in training and regular
exercise, which makes it
best suited to experienced owners.
and friendly dogs that
can become loyal companions
for active people ready to give them attention
and care. The breed
suits anyone looking for a
high-energy dog to share
an active life. At
the same time, it is important
to understand that the
Husky needs patience
in training and regular
exercise, which makes it
best suited to experienced owners.
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