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Alaskan Husky
Estados UnidosNot recognized by the FCI . Nordic Sledge Dogs

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Alaskan Husky

Alaskan - Autor de la foto: siva_lovehorses (flickr).

The Alaskan Husky is an athletic and generally healthy dog., specializes in sledding.

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Characteristics "Alaskan Husky"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Alaskan Husky" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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Alaskan Husky history

Listed not so much as a breed of dog as a type or category of dog. There are no fixed pedigree characteristics, but rather for the purpose, it is to be a very efficient sled dog.

The origin of this dog is Alaska and Canada. These fully domesticated dogs came thousands of years ago. Today, the Alaskan sled dogs They can be crossed, type Husky, or a combination of several. They also vary in size and build depending on the use of the dog., to compete or work.

Sled drivers usually distinguish between Alaskan Husky and crossbreeding, in an informal way, so it is possible that this type of dog has a degree of northern dog appearance.

Most of the Alaskan Husky have pointed ears, qualifying, in fact, as spitz type dogs.

There are some specializations within this type, as the Mackenzie River Husky or the MALAMUTE, the Alaskan of Sprint as the Eurohound, or distance.

It must be borne in mind that in sledge racing championships, These dogs can come with loaded sledges to the 30 km/h and that runs for three days at a rate of between 30 to 50 km daily.

The Alaskan They are valued for their toughness and resistance. They earn an average speed of 31 km/h.

Alaskan Husky Physical Characteristics

This type of dogs, at least those that are used to speed racing, are of moderate size, with an average 21 to 25 kg for the males and 17 to 19 kg for the females.

The eyes They can be any color, many are blue. The eyes blues are not considered an essential feature of this race. The fur It has two layers, short hair and of medium length, Although not much, and usually less dense than pure breed of the North, the length of the shortest layer is governed by the need for an effective heat dissipation during races.

Athletic and generally, healthy. Its Life expectancy is usually between 10 to 15 years.

Character and skills

They tend to vary greatly in personality both in colour and appearance. But, in general terms, They are very affectionate dogs, to live with other dogs and humans.

These dogs they are not suited to a lifestyle of urban apartments, that they need a constant source of exercise, and due to its incredible resistance, It seems that they never tire. It is an adventurous and tends to be very quiet in the car rides. These dogs are happy to live outside or inside the home of its owners, But if he leaves out, It is not recommended if you have a perfect lawn…, are amateur digging wells

His hair tends to be self-cleaned just like a Mally or a Siberian Husky, which is why they need less frequent baths, In addition, they do not usually smell. They have a season of hair shedding in the spring and, Unlike in the Siberians, Malamutes or German shepherds, they may not leave large quantities of hair around the House all year round.

Nothing is impossible obstacles to this type of dogs, that they tend to go up to almost two metres away the sitting position. Although swimming is not his forte, they tend to show any resistance or fear of the water and you can train and motivate them to make them good swimmers. Usually very good vision and sense of smell, which it makes them very good hunters.

Alaskan Husky Pictures

Vídeos Alaskan Husky

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Type and recognitions:

  • Nordic Sledge Dogs
  • They are not recognized by the AKC, nor by the FCI

Alternative names

1. Alaskan Husky (English).
2. Alaskan Husky, Alaskan (French).
3. Alaskan Husky (German).
4. Alaskan Husky (Portuguese).
5. Alaskan Husky (español).

5 thoughts on "Alaskan Husky”

  1. Precious, I have a male, is stubborn, Yes, but quite obedient.
    Has been bred for sledding. Now he runs canicross.
    It's very hot in the center of Spain but you land at the river and cool off, or at the swimming pool.
    I usually redesign the garden😂.

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  2. Helga, since the Nordics are very friendly to everyone, I recommend you another type of dog for it.

    RIP mein Alaskaner Snoopy. He lived by the labor input into old age a second life as a pensioner with me.

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