Any person, faced with the choice of a dog, tries to learn as much as possible about the features of its character. These criteria are especially important when choosing freedom-loving dogs such as Huskies. The material of this article will tell the reader how these animals behave, how they relate to children and what difficulties may arise when they are raised.
Breed description
The appearance of the husky is admired by many: a dog with the appearance of a wolf attracts attention, it is graceful and strong, and with proper upbringing it can become a faithful and devoted friend. Depending on the variety, the husky standard may be different. This is reflected in the behavior, endurance and speed of animals.
There are several species of husky, namely:
- Alaskan - dog metis, considered one of the most expensive representatives of the breed, refers to hardy dogs;
- Sakhalin - the type, which is rare, refers to riding pets;
- Siberian - Exhibition handsome, who is bred for sports competitions;
- Kli-Kai - miniature husky, bred as a decorative dog, not withstand heavy physical exertion.
The husky breed has survived to this day, thanks to the interest of Americans in it. Although each species has certain traits, general standard specifies its characteristics. For example, the shape of the head of the husky is clearly outlined, in the upper part it is wide, but narrows to the eyes. The eyes of the dogs are almond-shaped, their color may be blue, brown and yellowish.
Ears in animals have a triangular shape, they are pointed to the top. The build of a husky is proportional, muscular in sled dogs, and not very pronounced in ornamental representatives of the breed. The tail is usually raised high, bent, fluffy. Paws are powerful and muscular. The life of an average of from 12 to 15 years.
Temperament and behavior
Huskies belong to dogs with highly developed intelligence. After going through education and training, they become smart, acquire degree and endurance. However, in most cases, training and education should be based on a creative approach, because not every Husky will be attracted to the banality of practice.
The owner must be an authority, only in this case the dog will listen to him.
No circus techniques with Huskies do not work, this is a wayward dog, aimlessly entertaining the audience she has no desire. However, if her training will be engaged in a strong and strong-willed master, sooner or later the dog will replace stubbornness and independence for submission. In fact, he recognizes the one who will be stronger: a weak-tempered person will not tame him.
Husky is very active, but because the owner must have excellent health. Otherwise, he will not be able to bring up the dog strong. Individuals of riding breeds need physical exertion: without them, the dog becomes weaker, in other cases it tries to get rid of excess energy on its own, which often leads to far from harmless pranks.
Despite the love of nature and willfulness of character Huskies are friendly to children.
However, in order for the dog to have good manners, it is necessary to invest them in it. Without any labor, she will not recognize anyone and is able to take a leadership position in the house.
If you train the dog, She can periodically replace the nanny, entertaining young children.
Learning a puppy can be engaged not only an adult. Pets can obey and adolescents 12-14 years old, but at the same time in their eyes will be the authority of those who invest in them the maximum care, attention and time. And because a child who is engaged in a puppy should be organized, the dog will quickly get used to his regime and will obey him.
The habits of dogs living in an apartment may differ from pets that have more access to fresh air. Decorative pets often “leave” for a walk from home in carriers or even bags, while other dogs live can not live without a long stay on the streetwhere literally rush to get rid of tons of energy. In food, representatives of the breed are picky.
Character traits dogs girls and boys may differ. However, much depends on the behavior of the owner. If he is energetic, spends a lot of time on the street, the dog will have an exemplary attitude and attitude towards socialization. When the owner goes outside, so that the dog just goes to the toilet, the animal does not have time for something else, and therefore it simply cannot reveal the best traits of its character. In general, dogs are loyal and loyal to a strong owner.
Advantages and disadvantages
Huskies have many advantages, for example, one of them is fast learner. Some individuals are able to learn 5-6 teams in a few days. According to the owners, the dogs understand the command almost at a half-word. A person does not have to explain to the dog for a long time what is required of him, and often several approaches are enough for the dog to remember the commands.
A dog bites only if the owner has chosen the wrong methods of training.
The dog is far from stupid, there is no need to shout at him, much less beat for the wrong, according to the owner, behavior. As practice shows, Huskies are not so easy to carry out: they feel a deception and possess ingenuity, due to which they act adequately in various situations.
The dog needs a sports lifestyle, combined with physical activity. She has a positive attitude to children and adult household members.
In addition, you can highlight other advantages of the breed, for example:
- Huskies need to communicate and treat people well.
- their appearance and piercing gaze do not leave anyone indifferent;
- pets have good adaptability to a new home and living conditions;
- Many school socialized representatives of the breed work well in a group;
- individual varieties are adaptable to work in harsh climatic conditions;
- due to the special structure of the wool, they do not freeze and do not have an unpleasant "dog smell";
- dogs do not bark idle, their “speech” is rare and quiet;
- they have excellent genetics and excellent health, as well as a relatively long life resource;
- they withstand long trips, are able to make decisions on their own, need constant work.
Along with the advantages worth noting the disadvantages of Huskies, for example:
- for their placement will require a lot of space;
- you need to walk with them for a long time every day, and the walk should be active;
- individual members of the breed love to demonstrate their stubbornness and cunning;
- a dog without training can become a destroyer in the house;
- such dogs need a strong owner with patience and endurance;
- representatives of certain species are prone to diseases such as diabetes and diseases of the endocrine system;
- good husky food is expensive, and a dog with an excellent appetite eats.
In addition, individual members of the breed, remaining alone, allow themselves a long and long howl. They shed heavily, can gnaw on wallpaper and linoleum, and sometimes chase the neighboring cats. In the conditions of city apartments they are closely, and pens have a negative impact on their character.
How to choose a puppy?
Sometimes the choice of a puppy puzzles the buyer.It is difficult to discern the character behind the touching appearance of a funny karapuz, and therefore a person usually follows their emotions. You need to buy a puppy only from a trusted breeder in the nursery. In this case, the baby should have a pedigree, as well as a veterinary passport.
It’s impossible to take a puppy from hands: unscrupulous breeders can slip a cross between a husky and a husky or a puppy with vices.
And this, in turn, will affect its propensity to various diseases. In addition, these puppies may be marked by instability of the psyche. To take in the nursery you need a baby who is active, alert and well on contact.
As a rule, such a dog is not taken as a gift, it is a conscious choice for a person who is ready to take care and bring up the baby. We'll have to weigh, whether the future owner will be able not only to walk and feed the dog, but also to educate, care for its hair, teeth, ears, eyes, carry it to the vet. You can not go for a puppy, without having any idea at all about him. Ideally, a veterinarian could help here, having examined the baby.
Small puppies in the kennel behave differently.
You need to take that baby that is plump, but not lazy, well standing on its paws and walking with a confident gait.
On examination, you need to pay attention to the teeth, ears and eyes. If there are problems, it will be visible to the naked eye. In addition, the appearance of the puppy will allow you to understand the conditions in which it was kept. When meeting you can see and socialization.
Owner reviews
The nature of the Husky can be different, as evidenced by the numerous reviews of the owners left on the information portals on the Internet. Breeders point out that their pets are incredibly intelligent and cunning. Some of them cannot be left alone in the house, since the dogs devote this time to studying the objects most valuable to the owner.
Other owners write that it is very difficult to maintain a husky in the yard, explaining this by the behavior of the animal. According to their comments, dogs torture their owners with undermining, underbladings and shoots. However, these same owners write that this behavior is eliminated by practice. Moreover, the behavior of pets becomes more sociable and thoughtful.
Other Huskies love water, and therefore they climb into the bath, where they can splash and fool around in the water. In addition, as noted in the reviews, some pets do not expect strength, which is why they literally pull women owners during the walk.
In general, the breeders are sure: the husky should not lie at home on the couch. This is a street dog that cannot be spoiled by laziness, and therefore its owner must be athletic, because you will have to run a lot with the dog every day.
The dog living in a private house, according to the breeders, is more active and happy. She can frolic enough and throw out her life energy. However, the first time she has to watch, because she can pull out planted bushes on the site. At the same time, an educated dog tries not to show emotions: it will not spin under its feet and will not begin to write with happiness. Rather, it is a companion who will wait for the host to offer to talk.
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