Welcoming a new pooch into your home is a big commitment and before doing so, it’s important to know as much as possible about its personality and temperament.
In this guide, we’ve given you all the information you need about the common traits of the Siberian Husky to get you up to speed.
One of the main breed characteristics to bear in mind if you’re thinking of getting a Siberian Husky is that they’re very energetic dogs. This is because Huskies were originally bred as sled dogs which means they had to be very high-energy dogs that could pull sleds over long distances.
Due to this, Huskies require daily exercise and so they’re best suited to an active person or family that enjoys the great outdoors.
Huskies are very friendly dogs who love spending time with their owners and they make excellent companion dogs. However, due to the fact the breed also loves meeting new people, they’re definitely not the best option if you’re looking for a guard dog.
The Siberian Husky dog breed is known for being strong-willed and having a mind of its own which can make training them a little tricky. You should start training Siberian Husky puppies as early as possible so that they grow up to be well-behaved and you should also give them plenty of mental stimulation.
If you adopt an adult Husky that hasn’t been properly trained it may be a good idea to find a dog trainer that can assist you with its training.
Most Siberian Huskies are happy to spend time with other dogs and should get on well with any other dog that you have at home. However, due to their high prey drive, they do have a tendency to chase smaller dog breeds so they will need to be supervised when they’re around them.
Most Huskies will get along fine with other pets as long as they have been properly socialised around them from a young age. If they haven’t been socialised then they may chase or attack smaller pets such as cats and rabbits, so socialisation is very important if you have these types of pets at home.
Huskies are known for being great family dogs and they usually get on really well with children. As with any other dog, you will need to teach young children how to behave properly around your Husky to make sure that they interact with it in a gentle manner.
As long as you do this, your Husky and your children should have a playful and happy life together.
If you ask any pet parents that currently have a Husky about its traits one of the things they’ll almost certainly tell you is that their pooch has made several escape attempts during the time that they’ve owned it.
This is very common in Huskies and you should bear in mind that your yard will need to have a fence that’s at least six feet tall and made of hardwood to prevent your Husky from escaping.
An adult Husky can jump very high and is also skilled at digging, so they need to be kept in a secure outdoor area. They are also prone to running away when out on a walk so it’s important to make sure they’re always kept on a leash.
Huskies are very social dogs and are prone to separation anxiety. They don’t react well to being left alone for long periods of time and are best suited to homes where there will usually be somebody to keep them company.
Huskies don’t tend to bark often which is one of the reasons that they don’t make good guard dogs. If you notice that your Husky is barking a lot this may be a sign that they have a lot of pent-up energy and need to be given more exercise.
As the Husky was bred as an endurance sled dog, it is a very active breed and needs to be given daily walks. Remember, you should always ensure that your Husky is kept on a leash when outdoors.
If you’re looking for a very energetic pooch that will always be by your side then the Siberian Husky may just be the perfect choice for you!
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