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Husky Health Issues

By Danny Bainbridge

Siberian Huskies are robust dogs and can be expected to live for 12 to 14 years. However, their lifespan may be cut short due to several health problems that we’ll discuss in this section. Some of them are older Husky problems, while many others develop early on. Hip dysplasia and a number of eye issues are […]

Siberian Husky Origin

By Danny Bainbridge

Siberian Husky Origin The Siberian Husky, as the name suggests, originates from the Siberia region of far north-east Russia. The Chukchi people of this region developed the dog over many hundreds of years. The dog was bred to pull heavy loads over long distances in the extreme cold and wind. A team of Huskies would […]

How Big Do Siberian Huskies Get?

By Danny Bainbridge

Siberian Huskies can be so small and cute as puppies, but how big does a Siberian Husky get? The AKC Siberian Husky Standard quotes an acceptable range for an adult male to be between 21 and 23.5 inches tall (53 to 60cm) and weighing 45 to 60 pounds (20 to 27kg). Females are a little smaller, […]

Husky Colors: 8 Colors a Siberian Husky’s Coat Can Be

By Danny Bainbridge

Looking at Instagram feeds that feature huskies, you cannot help but notice that the colors of their coats add to the “aww!” factor or their overall appearance and demeanor. A Siberian husky’s coat can have all colors from pure white to mostly black, with a variety of markings and patterns. In addition to black and white, common […]

How to Find a Husky Breeder Near You?

By Danny Bainbridge

Want to buy a Siberian Husky puppy from a breeder and not sure where to find one? Here’s how…Ways to find a good husky breeder near youIf you are new to the breed you will want to look for breeders close to home. You will be able to visit a few of them and pick […]

Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute: Similarities and Differences

By Danny Bainbridge

Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes; both look similar, and as their names suggest, originate from colder northern areas, but how similar or different are they? Read on… The fundamental difference between Huskies and Malamutes are their size. Malamutes are true sled-pulling dogs, built larger, with more muscle mass, and bred for pulling heavier loads over […]

Red Siberian Huskies

By Danny Bainbridge

Red Huskies Siberian Huskies come in a variety of colors, from black/grey and white, to red and white, to pure white. Whilst the darker colors are more common, red Huskies are increasing in popularity. Here is the lowdown on the red coloring and what it means if you are considering adopting a Husky puppy. Firstly […]