Brown Huskies are the second most popular color of this breed. Puppies with blue eyes look especially attractive. The color is very similar to black and white, only in the place of a black shade - brown or chocolate. Colors range from pale brown to copper.
Breed features
The nature of this breed of dog is quite hard. At the same time, she is smart, friendly, cheerful, playful, loving children and devoted to her master. Dog's weight ranges from 17 to 27 kg. Its height at the withers is up to 55 cm. The penetrating gaze of an animal distinguishes it from all other breeds. Interestingly, husky dogs are often born with multi-colored eyes. One may be yellow, and the second blue.
Deciding to please yourself with a new pet, owners need to pay attention to his education and quality of training. Owners who will show maximum care will end up with a faithful and loving friend in their home.
Husky care
If you have decided to make a reliable friend, then please note that it is better to acquire a pet when it is 5-8 weeks old. From this period, puppies can already exist without a mother. In 1.5-2 months, the dog already forms its character and can be trained. Things to purchase for a pet:
- leash;
- collar;
- dishes for food;
- muzzle;
- toys;
- comb for wool.
It is easy to care for a pet. The most basic is nutrition and enough physical activity per day. A puppy is not able to manifest itself well enough without activity. The owner must be aware that the day will need to spend with your beloved pet for 3-4 hours on the street, so that the dog could throw out their energy. Air temperature for the dog does not matter, he knows how to adapt to any climatic conditions.
To walk were effective, with a puppy you need to play the ball for at least half an hour and focus on endurance training.
How to keep in the apartment?
If you live in a city apartment and are going to bring huskies there, then be prepared that he needs a lot of space and movement. In the old days, this breed was not kept in the apartment. Her destination was riding. At the present time, Huskies often run away from home, trying to see other beauties of the world. Also, animals are often stolen for the purpose of profit from resale.
If you walk a little with a dog, you risk finding many spoiled household things. From the teeth of a pet can suffer interior, wires, shoes and many other easily accessible things.
This deficiency is a good reason to engage in pet training from an early period.
Most husky owners buy cages in which they close their pet during their absence in the apartment. It is important when you return home immediately to release the animal and give it freedom of movement. Also very important from an early age. do not spoil the dog, otherwise you risk raising an animal that will only naughty and annoy everyone around you.
Do not let him sleep in your bed, beg for food at the table and chew on household things.
Content in a private house
Huskies feel great living in a private house. But it should be noted that this breed is very difficult to tolerate the sun's rays. Therefore, it is necessary for the pet to build a shed, which will allow to hide from the scorching sun or rain.To the dog could move easily, they build an aviary. It is important not to forget about the desire of free movement of the animal - the more spacious the enclosure is, the better.
XAski is a sporting dog, it can easily jump over the aviary in pursuit of neighbor's game or start digging undermines. So worry about a reliable fence with steel mesh, which will protect you from trouble.
Nutrition
In the period of up to 2 months, the pet must be fed 6 times a day. After two months, meals can be five times a day. When your pet is 4 months old, you can transfer it to a 4-time diet. And at 6 months it is quite possible to feed 3 times a day and maintain such a regime up to ten months of age. An adult husky can be fed 1-2 times a day. It is important to observe the daily regimen and feed the dog at the same time every day. Also do not forget to add your favorite vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, calcium, magnesium, zinc).
Before selecting vitamins for huskies, consult your veterinarian.
Hygiene
From an early age you need to teach your chocolate pet hygiene. Enough hassle brings the owners the process of molting the animal. In an adult dog, this happens 2 times a year. If the husky is in warm conditions, then the molt may not go so noticeably. A puppy from childhood should be taught to comb at least 2 times a week. When his age will be more than six months, you can comb out once a week.
It is very important to observe the accuracy of the dog's coat and make sure that no mats are formed. If suddenly you find a tangled piece of wool, then remove it with scissors.
Caring for a puppy consists of such procedures.
- Bathing. Husky is a breed that loves cleanliness. The dog's coat does not transmit any odor, so taking a bath with detergent is held no more than once a year.
- Clearing the ears and eyes. Use a cotton swab to clean problem areas 1-2 times in 2 weeks. Before use, it must be disinfected.
- Teeth cleaning. Periodically check your dog for plaque. When you find this problem, go with the dog to the veterinary clinic to remove tartar.
- Trimming claws. Cut the claws with special nippers for animals. This is done in the winter season.
Also pay attention to the length of the wool near the claws. It can prevent the animal from moving, so it should also be cut.
Diseases and vaccinations
Husky refers to the type of strong and enduring dogs. But from the first day they need to be vaccinated. The first vaccination is carried out in 2 months with a repeat in a month. A few days (8-10) before vaccination, the dog must be given a special cure for worms. After the injection you need to monitor the husky regime. The dog must be kept in quarantine for another 2 weeks. After this period, you can go outside with a puppy. The following vaccination should be done to the dog when she is 1 year old.
Keep your pet from tick bites. They tolerate the deadly disease of piroplasmosis, which can be fatal without treatment. Husky eyes, ears, nervous system are most susceptible to diseases. These are dog's weak points. Occasional upset stomach, diarrhea, lethargy, fever. Basically, this leads to non-compliance with the rules of nutrition. As a treatment, you need to give the puppy sorbents. If the problem does not go away within 2 weeks, then you should contact the veterinary clinic.
It is impossible to protect your pet from all problems, but following important recommendations and proper nutrition will help to minimize the risks.
On the peculiarities of coloring the dog breed Husky and its content, see the following video.