Siberian Husky Breeders And Brokers

Siberian Huskies descend from the Eskimo dog which was a sledding dog used by the Inuit tribe in the Arctic regions of Greenland, Alaska and Canada. The Inuit tribe bred the most handsome, bright-eyed huskies and relied on their dogs heavily as pack animals, guard dogs and hunting companions. The Siberian Husky was purebred in Siberia for hundreds of years and was exported to Alaska in 1909 to use for sled-racing. Today's Siberian Huskies are bred to retain the strong bodies, bright eyes and intelligence that the Inuit valued. The American Kennel Club recognized the Siberian Husky as a breed in 1930.

Modern Siberian Husky breeders attempt to retain the attractive and utilitarian characteristics of the breed. Siberian Huskies are members of the larger "Spitz" group of dogs and also have characteristics of this group. Typical Spitz characteristics are high-set, pointed ears, thick, double coats of fur (often white in part or whole), a furry, sickle-shaped tail and wolf-like personality traits such as independence and suspicion. Siberian Husky traits include all of the Spitz traits as well as distinctive facial markings, medium sized compact bodies, blue or brown eyes (or one of each color) and an overall wolf-like appearance.

The traits required by the American Kennel Club are traits required to pull a sled. The breed standard for Siberian Huskies includes a height of twenty-one to twenty-three and one half inches tall for males and twenty to twenty-two inches tall for females, a weight of forty-five to fifty pounds for males and thirty-five to fifty pounds for females, a smooth gait and effortless trot, and a friendly, alert, and outgoing personality among other traits. The AKC does not disqualify the Siberian Husky for certain traits that would disqualify other breeds. These include bi-eyes or parti-colored eyes and a "snow-nose", or a hyper-pigmentation of the nose. This is because coloring is not considered important in sled pulling.

It is important to note the many similar physical and behavioral characteristics that huskies share with wolves. Siberian Husky breeders are knowledgeable of these traits and the importance of sharing them with potential dog owners. An unaware husky buyer will most likely end up giving away or abandoning their dog due to not being able to handle it. Like wolves, Siberian Huskies are fiercely stubborn. They can run for hours at a time and will escape if given the opportunity. Huskies howl excessively. They are pack animals that become severely lonely and unhappy if left alone.

Finding good Siberian Husky breeders should begin in a northern climate. This breed is made for cold weather and potential owners and breeders should not reside in hot climates. Huskies can withstand negative fifty-degree temperatures and can suffer heatstroke in high temperatures. Word of mouth, Internet searches, local veterinarians, and shelters are all good starting points for locating good, local Siberian Husky breeders. It is never acceptable to buy a dog of any breed from a pet store. A medium to large dog like the Siberian Husky should not be caged or treated as merchandise that is shipped and sold to just anyone.

Good Siberian Husky breeders will have a list of questions for potential buyers to answer. They will want to ensure the owner is knowledgeable of how to care for Siberian Huskies and they will offer to provide specific Siberian Husky information. Breeders may also run or be affiliated with Siberian Husky rescue centers and they may refer buyers there to buy, foster, or adopt purebred Huskies rescued from inadequate living conditions.

Andrew Preston is a dog lover who is familiar with Siberian Husky breeders, and has experience raising Samoyeds, which are close Husky relatives. Siberian Husky breeders can educate potential owners on adequate training and care of huskies. Information about Siberian Husky breeders and other general Siberian Husky information is provided in this article.