All About Siberian Husky Breeders

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The Siberian Husky is a purebred dog recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1930 as a member of the working group of dogs. The Siberian Husky is a descendent of the "Eskimo dog", or sled dog, and is also a member of the larger Spitz group of dogs which derived from the Arctic region. Each Siberian Husky breeder helped retain the traits of both groups including the high-set, triangular ears and curled, furry tail of the Spitz and the thick, double coat of insulating fur and overall wolf-like appearance of the Eskimo dog.

In 1909, Siberian Huskies were brought to Alaska to compete in sledding races. Their endurance and intelligence helped the husky win many events and deliver medicines to isolated regions during pandemics. Huskies are renowned for their sledding history. Though the breed is more commonly used in American Kennel Club competition than sledding races today, Siberian Huskies are still bred with the traits needed to pull sleds such as endurance, physical strength and intelligence.

It is important to stress the many similar physical and behavioral characteristics that huskies share with wolves. Each Siberian Husky breeder has a responsibility to warn potential buyers of this. Siberian Huskies can do serious damage and put themselves and their owners at risk if owners are not aware of their needs and do not properly train and care for huskies. Siberian Husky breeders want to find appropriate, permanent homes for huskies. So it is important that they share all relevant Siberian Husky information with potential dog owners.

The AKC does not disqualify the Siberian Husky for certain pigmentation issues that would disqualify other breeds such as bi-colored or parti-colored eyes and "snow-nose" in which part is black and part is flesh-colored. The AKC states that coloring is not important in pulling a sled.

A good Siberian Husky breeder retains both the breed standard traits and good health and behavioral traits in their huskies. Like other larger dogs, huskies can be prone to hip dysplasia and a good breeder will not breed dogs with this issue. There are many other health and behavioral traits common to huskies that Siberian Husky breeders must watch for and educate potential buyers about.

Finding a good Siberian Husky breeder can be difficult. There are a number of questions buyers will need to ask of breeders once they locate them to make sure they are reputable. Buyers also want to make sure that breeders ask them adequate questions.

The second question the potential Siberian Husky breeder needs to ask is what buyer knows about the breed. Any questions about the breed should be answered before buying. The next questions can be directed at the Siberian Husky breeder. The breeder should be an expert on the breed and should be able to effectively answer all questions the buyer has about the history of the breed, common medical and behavioral traits of the breed, how to train, discipline, and care for the breed, and the pedigree associated with the particular Siberian Husky they are selling.

Asking the right questions of the Siberian Husky breeder and making sure the breeder also asks questions about the buyer's home and knowledge of Siberian Huskies is the way to ensure parties are a good match and that the Siberian Husky will be placed in a loving, appropriate, permanent home.

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Andrew Preston is an avid lover of the Siberian Husky and owns a popular website that can show you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Siberian Husky. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Siberian Husky Breeder Locations plus a whole lot more.


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