Health
Siberian Huskies are generally a healthy, relatively long-lived breed and can remain active until their senior years. While, as in all breeds, there are some health issues, such as cancer and arthritis, the majority of Siberian Huskies are healthy dogs. The incidence of hip dysplasia and eye disease is relatively low, as is the incidence of two newly discovered neurologic diseases. Bred to pull a light load at a moderate pace over great distances in low temperatures on the least amount of food, they maintain a healthy weight on less food than other breeds of the same size. This is an active breed, and for optimum health, they should be fed high-quality protein-based food. A dog kept at optimum weight, and not overweight, lives a healthier, longer life. He is, by nature, fastidiously clean and is free from body odor.
Recommended Health Tests From the National Breed Club:
Hip Evaluation
Ophthalmologist Evaluation
Siberian Husky Shaking Puppy Syndrome Type 1 (SPS1)
Siberian Husky Polyneuropathy Type 1 (SHPN1)
Temperament
Though strong, Siberian Huskies are a very gentle breed and well-suited for the whole family. They do not, however, make good guard dogs. Huskies are very people-oriented and playful, enjoying activities such as pulling children in a wagon. Fun-loving, adventurous, alert, independent, clever, stubborn, mischievous, and obstinate all describe the Siberian Husky. It may chase strange cats or livestock. Some howl, dig, and chew. This cheerful dog is very fond of their family. A puppy at heart, they are clever, sociable and loving, easy-going, and docile. Good with children and friendly with strangers, they are not watchdogs; they bark little and love almost everyone.
Huskies are very intelligent and trainable. Training takes patience, consistency, and an understanding of the Arctic dog character. Huskies make an excellent jogging companion if it is not too hot. Huskies are very vocal and like to howl, and as we said before, they do not like to be left alone, so if this is the breed for you, you may want to consider having two or other pets to keep them company. A lonely Husky can be very destructive. Remember that the Husky is a sled dog at heart and loves to pull, pull, pull. They are good with other pets if they are raised with them from puppyhood.
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