They love escaping, howling, and running. Sometimes, this even means running away from home! The AKC faults Huskies that have a pure white coat. They are the only husky breed allowed to have blue eyes and eyes with heterochromia. Juvenile cataracts are especially prevalent in this breed. Growing up to 16 inches 40 cm only, these dogs should not be confused with the American Klee Kai. The Miniature Husky shares the same genetic makeup as the Siberian Husky, with their only difference being their small size.
You can expect them to be as challenging to handle as their full-sized brothers. Otherwise, you might end up with a sickly pup as many create Mini Huskies by breeding runts together. This dog breed was developed back in the s, but by , they were considered by the AKC to be the rarest dog breed.
Thanks to breed enthusiasts, the Chinook was saved from extinction and named the New Hampshire representative in They have golden and brown coats, and unlike many of these Arctic sled dogs, the Chinook may have floppy ears. They are strong and athletic dogs used for freight and sledding, as well as farm work. Delightfully obedient dogs make excellent family companions and efficient watchdogs. Known as the fluffier version of a Husky, the Samoyed is a sled dog. Being all white, they might look like polar bears, but they can get very attached to their families.
Samoyeds are goofy, affectionate, and vocal. Sammies are sometimes used to pull sleds that are almost twice their weight but have become increasingly popular as house pets. Friendly and pleasant, they can get along well easily with everyone except small animals due to their high prey drive. Their lush coats need to be regularly maintained, and they are susceptible to developing skin problems , which makes warm and humid climates ill-suited for this gorgeous breed.
The biggest husky-type dog breed, the Alaskan Malamute , can grow up to a whopping 26 inches. Highly intelligent and affectionate, they require a firm but loving hand to help shape them into ideal pets. Mals look very much like a large and fluffy Siberian Husky, but their key difference is that where Sibes may have blue eyes, Alaskan Malamutes only have brown eyes. Pure white is perhaps the rarest coat color of Siberians.
A white Siberian can have liver or black points the color of the nose and skin around the eyes. The black and white color pattern is a quite common one for Siberian Huskies. The black color can show up as jet black, black banded or dilute can appear silver.
A Husky would be scarier to them than a toy poodle, while breeds known for their guarding abilities, such as Rottweilers and German Shepherds, can be even bigger deterrents. People may assume that they are vicious even when they are not. Huskies can be aggressive toward small dogs due to hungry Huskies can be a little bit aggressive as they feel hungry. All types of Huskies like water.
Siberian and Alaskan Huskies enjoy playing in water when the weather is hot. Huskies, by their very nature, are quite protective of their owners. Jane Meggitt has been a writer for more than 20 years. In addition to reporting for a major newspaper chain, she has been published in "Horse News," "Suburban Classic," "Hoof Beats," "Equine Journal" and other publications.
Share It. Siberian Husky While bred to pull sleds, modern Siberian huskies excel at all types of jobs, including therapy. They are not a cross between the retriever and a Husky; they are a breed all their own. The Labrador Husky has inherited some features of its distant cousin, the wolf, which gives it the most wolf-like appearance of all the huskies. They are medium to large in size with a very even temperament.
Their prey drive is strong, so the introduction of other family pets must be done with care. They are prone to some health issues that include hip dysplasia.
Standing at a maximum height of 16 inches at the shoulder and reaching a maximum weight of 35 pounds, this little guy is bred to look like a Siberian. They are loving and loyal family dogs but less active than the larger type of Husky breeds. The Miniatures have a variety of colors to their coat. They can be black and white, grey and white, or red and white.
Piebald is also a possibility for coat color. Like their Siberian cousin, the Miniatures also have a stubborn streak. With a strong pack mentality, these dogs need to be kept in groups of two or more. The males are slightly larger with a height that tops out at 27 inches at the shoulder, while the females can be as small as 20 inches at the shoulder. The weight of both the male and female will generally fall between 66 and 71 pounds.
Coat colors of black, white, grey, or spotted white can be found within this breed. They bond well with their owners and do great in family settings. Strong-willed and stubborn Greenlands require an owner who is experienced and willing to be the alpha dog. Ranging in weight between 35 and 50 pounds, this type of Husky breed stands taller than their Siberian cousins. The slender frame makes them faster than their counterparts of equal size, while maintaining a similar level of strength.
Varying in color, they tend to have brown eyes with an athletic body and general wolf-like features. This great companion dog is judged solely on their ability rather than their genetics.
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