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Alaskan Husky: Personality, Exercise, Health
Group: Working
About Alaskan Husky
History of the Breed
The Alaskan Husky is not so much a breed
of dog as it is a type or a category. The
breeding of the Alaskan Husky are planned
breedings and are technically pedigreed,
however they are not consider pure and are
not registered by the AKC or CKC because
they are sometimes crossed with other Northern
and non-Northern breeds to produce the best
working dogs possible.
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Description of
the Dog
This moderate-sized breed
Some of them superficially resemble racing
strains of the Siberian Husky breed (which
is undeniably part of the Alaskan husky
genetic mix), but are usually taller and
larger with more pronounced tuck-up.
Alaskans may be of any possible
canine color and any pattern of markings. Eyes may
be of any color and are often light blue. Coats
are almost always short to medium in length.
Height: 21.23.5
inches.
Weight
Male: 46 to 60 pounds (21 to 25
kg)
Female: 38 to 42 pounds (17 to 19 kg)
Temperament of the Dog
These ever-youthful and beautiful
dogs are gentle, energetic, cheerful, playful, willful,
clever, sociable, loving, easy-going, docile mischievous,
loves to roam, hates being left alone and very fond
of his family. They are good with children and other
pets if socialized from puppyhood and are friendly
with strangers. This dog will take advantage if
he can. This breed likes to howl and gets bored
easily. Huskies are thrifty eaters. Alaskan Huskies
can make wonderful companions but are not meant
to be watchdogs.
Activity
Level
How active is the breed?
Alaskan Huskies need a fair amount
of exercise, including long daily walks. Extra acre
should be taken during hot weather.
Trainability
Huskies are very intelligent and
trainable, but they have a mind of their own and
will only obey a command if they see the point.
Training takes patience, consistency and an understanding
of the Arctic dog character. Huskies make an excellent
jogging companion, as long as it is not too hot.
Huskies may be difficult to housebreak.
Living Conditions
They are not usually recommended
for apartments as they prefer being in packs. However
they can live in apartments if well trained and
properly exercised, and provided with air conditioning.
Alaskan Huskies are very active indoors and do best
with a fenced-in large yard. This breed prefers
to live in packs.
Grooming
The coat does not need much regular
care. However, twice a year, during the heavy shedding
seasons, they have to be combed thoroughly with
a metal comb.
Health
The Alaskan Husky is generally
a healthy dog. Some strains are prone to genetic
health problems including PRA, hypothyroidism, etc.
Dogs with an esophagus disorder, termed "wheezers"
are sometimes found. This disorder makes the dog
unable to bark and makes him produce a low-pitched
howling noise. The defect is genetically linked,
appearing rarely, and only in white coated blue-eyed
dogs.
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Life Expectancy: About
12-15 years.
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