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The Rocky Mountain Siberian Husky Club-Home Page
Description
The SIBERIAN HUSKY is a native of northeastern Siberia, particularly the area drained by the Kolyma River, where the breed has been kept pure for untold centuries. The Chukchi natives used their dogs, their most valued possessions, as companions for their children as well as for sled dogs. These facts go far toward explaining the Siberian’s gentleness and great versatility.
His rugged endurance, stamina and untiring energy have led to the misconception that the Siberian is a fierce, belligerent animal. Nothing could be more untrue. A Siberian will pull in harness until he drops in the traces. He will vehemently argue the view that only small breeds should be lap dogs. He thrives on affection and returns it doubled. When raised from a pup with a child, a safer, more friendly and faithful companion could not be found. The only conceivable danger with a Siberian unused to children is his boisterous enthusiasm to be friends. The Siberian is alert, intelligent and extremely independent; and while he can excel at almost any type of work, including AKC obedience, he will often do things “his way” rather than the way he was trained. He has proven himself a showman and can be competitive in obedience at many AKC shows. Sensitive and affectionate, he is neither a man, woman, or child’s dog exclusively. He is at home with all members of the family, and adaptable to any way of life. Happy-go-lucky, mischievously sassy or proudly dignified, each Siberian has his own unique personality. A quiet breed, he is more inclined to talk or howl occasionally than to bark. The Siberian is a born hunter of birds and small animals, “for his own benefit.” Consequently, an understanding between you and your pup at an early age will be advantageous to both your smaller pets and the neighbor’s chickens. He will also quite gleefully dispose of all manner of objects by storing them in his stomach in various stages of mastication-with the possible exception of his dinner. Naturally, this behavior must be discouraged, as serious effects can result from his indiscriminate appetite. The Siberian has an insatiable desire to run and possesses no traffic sense. He should, therefore, be confined to a fenced yard, kennel run or kept on a leash at all times. He can be extremely destructive, if left alone for long periods of time. This is especially true of puppies and youngsters. Friendly by nature, he possesses no guarding instincts and will greet an intruder as happily as he would his family. Although seldom, if ever, the aggressor, if his rights are challenged by another dog, he will usually settle the affair to his satisfaction.
The Siberian is adaptable to all types of climate in spite of his heavy coat and cold weather heritage. The heavy undercoat is shed in mass twice yearly, more often if the dog is kept inside. He is fastidiously clean and almost 100% odor free. Bathing is necessary only at the beginning of the shedding period, and at the completion of shedding. Brushing is also recommended at this time. A stiff wire brush, or fur rake, with the bristles embedded in rubber is recommended for this purpose. At all times care should be taken to remove “stickers” or any foreign matter from the dense undercoat, as they can work their way into the skin and may cause infection. The Siberian will be equally comfortable outdoors the year around or in the house. Consistency is necessary, however, as his coat will adapt itself accordingly. Siberians can endure any degree of cold, but dampness is very dangerous. If your dog is kept outside, be sure he has a dry place to sleep, and to retreat from rain.
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Contact
- ROCKY MOUNTAIN SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB, INC.
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- Conifer CO
- United States 80433
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- +1.3036705084
