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Siberian Husky
Estados Unidos FCI 270 . Nordic Sledge Dogs

Husky Siberiano

The Siberian Husky is a highly specialized working dog. Running is his passion.

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History

Where does he come from Siberian Husky originally?

The history of the Siberian Husky is inseparably connected with the lives of the people of the Arctic Circle. Only with their dogs, that pulled the sleds, they helped in the hunt, provided reliable GPS, they protected them from polar bears and finally warmed them on cold nights, the people there managed to survive. But, the Siberian Husky as a modern dog breed it is quite young. Its history began around 1910, and in Alaska the huskies they were bigger and stronger, comparable to current MALAMUTE.

At the sled races a Siberian fur trader appeared with his thin dogs. They were called "Husky«, at that time an expletive for the eskimos. But these dogs won race after race. The polar explorer Roald Amundsen noticed them. Norwegian Leonard Seppala began to reproduce them. His breakthrough came in 1925 when a diphtheria epidemic broke out in the remote city of Name in the middle of the polar winter. In the extremely heavy snow there was no way to get through. Adults and children died. so brave mushers under Seppala's leadership they decided to bring the salivary serum to more than 1000 kilometers with their sleds of huskies. They gave it their all and the people were saved. A monument was erected on the Central Park in New York in honor of Husky. Even today theGreat Iditarod Sled Race» continues to be celebrated every year in Name.

The Husky Siberian began his triumphal procession with the people of the sled dogs. He benefited from the fact that mushers they wanted fast dogs for short distances, While the inuit depended on endurance and long distances. There are many breeds of sled dogs that vary according to need, as the Husky de Alaska. But only the Siberian Husky is recognized as a breed of dog.

In 1932 The standard that defines it as a working sled dog according to “form for function” was approved. In the USA., breeders started around 1970 to create a Husky For the general public. Two lines developed, the Showdog and the Siberian Husky employee.

Popular mixes

Mixes with Siberian Husky they are not rare. But due to the highly specialized nature of this sled dog it is not infrequently problematic.. So it's not uncommon for nervous dogs to emerge, that can also bite.

Physical characteristics

What is a "Siberian Husky" like??

The Siberian Husky, call Husky To abreviate, it is one of the most original dog breeds. Has an unmistakable appearance. One Husky embodies wildlife, he immediately remembers his father the wolf. In fact, it is one of the dog breeds most closely genetically related to the wolf. And that, even though he has been working as a sled dog for over 10.000 years and there has been no significant interbreeding with wolves since then, as shown by genetic investigations from 2020. The official FCI standard still defines the Siberian Husky as:

Medium size working dog, fast, light feet… extremely capable of performing its original task as a sled dog and pulling light loads at moderate speed over long distances.

All colors from black to white are allowed. Characteristic is the structure of its coat with a very dense undercoat and a skin-like topcoat.. As a whole, the Husky reminds of a wolf in appearance, complexion and sometimes in his coat.

One Husky moves with light feet. His walk is unmistakable. It is a special pleasure to see your elegance and power in space while running. But, only one legend says that a black eye belongs to the Husky. Although it is allowed by the rule, still a genetic defect. Inuit have avoided blue eyes, because they reduce your vision in the polar sun.

How big is a “Siberian Husky?”?

The height at the withers is between 50 and 60 cm with a weight between 20 and 28 kg.

Characteristics and traits

The Husky is a highly specialized working dog. Running is his passion, especially pulling sleds. If you are interested in a Husky, you should visit the sled dog races in winter. It is deeply impressive and fascinating. You can feel the extreme tension of the dogs much earlier. When you go to the exit, there is hardly a stop. Like in an explosion, this tension dissolves in the rapid acceleration of the sled, which can then be dragged over dozens of kilometers in a stretch. The Siberian Husky loves this job and needs it too. This is a challenge to your position.

The Husky it is a modern and archaic dog. In his character there is much wolf life although – purely genetically speaking – is not more closely related to him than other dogs. The huskies they are quiet but excellent observers and can, for example, steal a piece of sausage from your plate in an instant and with great precision. They don't make much of a fuss about their actions. At most before a common excursion the temper crosses them. The huskies they are excellent hunters. To their humans they are friendly and gentle. The Husky he is not a guard dog but is willing to defend his family effectively.

Caution, health and diseases

How much care does a "Siberian Husky" need??

The Siberian Husky needs regular grooming, at least weekly. Coat changes, twice a year, they are particularly intense. Then your house, his car and his clothes will be full of his long hair, even if you brush it daily.

Typical diseases of the breed

The Siberian Husky it is a very healthy breed as long as it is not raised in extreme conditions. One extreme is the racing huskies, that are only optimized for the sporting success of mushers. Here we see many deformations of the march, thermal balance, the entire cardiovascular system and even the psyche. Partially bad in both directions, what is made of these extremely robust primitive dogs today.

What food is best for a "Siberian Husky"?

The Siberian Husky is often a very picky eater. That is why their diet is often demanding. Of course, this always depends a little on each dog. The mushers they have secret recipes with treats to provide their dogs with enough energy before the races.

Activities

How much exercise does our “Siberian Husky” need??

The Siberian Husky Nowadays it is divided into two types as described. In both, However, the Husky
authentic still alive. The huskies they want to run. This doesn't just mean an extensive nature walk. Can you feel the essence of a Husky when you experience it at sled dog races. You can only keep one Siberian Husky in a species-appropriate way, if you do a sled sport or its variants for training without snow. Otherwise, you have to give it a lot of activity, all days.

Considerations before purchase

Where can you buy a "Siberian Husky"?

If you are interested in a Siberian Husky, the first thing to do is check if you want and can spend at least the next ten years of a common sporting life with these dogs. Then you should find a trusted local breeder, or in an animal shelter.

Education and maintenance

Should a "Siberian Husky" suit me??

The Siberian Husky a dog is not for beginners. You have high demands on your attitude, stemming from your destiny as a sled dog. All of our routines must be tailored to your needs. This applies especially to working line dogs.. In the case of show lines for family dogs, these requirements are only valid up to a point. Dogs accustomed to living in an apartment can sometimes even be seen directly here. But are they still huskies?

The real Siberian Husky needs the challenge in front of the sled physically and mentally. There are many possibilities here even without snow. We see a kind of sled on wheels like a tricycle or a training car with four tires. Canicross is the name of the discipline in which huskies they pull a runner by the lap belt. In bike riding they pull a mountain bike, in scooterjöring of a special scooter, in skiing of a skier. This type of dog sport has something very special. It allows you to experience a deep unity between the man-dog and nature in a way that is otherwise almost impossible..

Ride with a sleigh of Huskies through a snowy landscape in winter is one of the greatest experiences of all. Of course it is also good for your health.

Sporting success should never be sought at the expense of dogs. The Siberian Husky not a dog for an apartment. The ideal would be a house with a garden. The Husky it is one of the few dog breeds that can be kept in a kennel with several dogs. He likes to sleep outside and curls his head under his tail during the heaviest snowfall and enjoys his peace and quiet. The garden, where to Huskies they like to stay, should not be considered as an ornamental garden.

The Siberian Husky can be well trained by an experienced dog owner. He is open and honest and likes to work alongside his master or carer, although their "will to please" is limited. Not a partner for any kind of tricks. Only when it comes to pulling a sled are you with all your senses and all your will to do so. Quickly learn to follow the orders of the musher. In daily contact he is trouble free and frugal. Must be used to other pets, especially cats or rabbits, from the puppy, otherwise it sees them as prey.

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Images "Siberian Husky"

Photos:

1 – A black-and-white Siberian Husky with blue eyes by Flickr user Pamela Carls (IrisDragon) / CC BY-SA
2 – Siberian Huskies by Dolphin / CC BY-SA
3 – A «sable»-coloured Siberian Husky by Original photo taken by Flickr user Sue and Marty. Edited by User:Pharaoh Hound / CC BY-SA
4 – Husky Siberiano in Mont-Tremblant, Canada by Ellie Lord ellie_lord / CC0
5 – Five year old female Siberian Husky named Luna by Biowk / CC BY-SA
6 – A head of 3-months old Siberian Husky by MrPanyGoff / CC BY-SA

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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION: 270
  • Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
  • Section 1: Nordic Sledge Dogs. Without working trial..

Federations:

  • FCI – Group 5 – Section 1 Nordic Sledge Dogs.
  • AKC – Nordic Sledge Dogs
  • ANKC – Nordic Sledge Dogs
  • CKC – Nordic Sledge Dogs
  • ​KC – Nordic Sledge Dogs
  • NZKC – Nordic Sledge Dogs
  • UKC – Nordic Sledge Dogs

FCI breed standard "Siberian Husky"

Origin:
United States

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
02.02.1995.

Use:

Working dog to pull sleds



General appearance:

The “Siberian Husky” is a medium-sized working dog., fast and light. Her movement is free and graceful. His body moderately compact and well covered with hair, erect ears and bushy tail with brush hair suggest its Nordic heritage. His characteristic gait is smooth and seemingly effortless.. It performs its original role as a dog to pull in the most capable way, carrying a light load at moderate speed over long distances. The proportions and shape of his body reflect his basic balance of power, speed and endurance. The males of the “Siberian Husky” breed are masculine, but never rough; the females are female but without showing weakness in their structure. In good health, with firm and well developed muscles, The “Siberian Husky” should not be overweight.

PROPIMPORTANT ORTIONS:

  • In profile, the length of the body from the point of the shoulder to the point of the buttock is slightly greater than the height of the body from the floor to the withers.
  • The distance from the tip of the nose to the stop is equal to the distance from the stop to the occipital bone.


Behavior / temperament:

The characteristic temperament of the “Siberian Husky” is friendly and gentle., but also alert and extroverted. Does not manifest the possessive qualities of the guard dog, nor is he overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive towards other dogs. A certain reserve and dignity is expected in the adult dog. His intelligence, docility and disposition for pleasure make this dog a pleasant companion and an always willing worker.

Head:

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Cranial region:
  • Craging: Medium in size and proportionate to the body; slightly rounded at the top and gradually tapering from its widest point towards the eyes.
  • Dnaso-frontal depression (Stop): Well defined.

facial region:

  • Trufa: Black on gray dogs, leonados or black; liver color in copper dogs; can be flesh-colored in all-white dogs. Pink striped “snow nose” is acceptable.
  • Horcico: Medium long. The muzzle is of medium width, slimming gradually towards the truffle; the tip is not pointed or square. The nasal bridge is straight from the stop to the tip.
  • Labios: Well pigmented and tight.
  • Jaws / Teeth: They close in a scissor bite.
  • Ojors: Almond biscuits, moderately spread and very slightly oblique. The color of the eyes can be brown or blue; two different colored eyes or one heterochrome eye are acceptable. Vivacious expression, but kind, interested and even naughty.
  • Obars: Medium in size and triangular in shape, placed very close to each other, set high on the head. They are thick, well covered with hair, slightly arched at the back and intensely erect, with slightly rounded tips, which are directed straight up.

Neck:

Medium long, bowed and carried proudly upright when the dog is standing. During the trotting movement, It extends the neck so that the head is carried slightly forward.

Body:

  • Espalda: Straight and strong, with a level top line from withers to rump. It is of medium length, nor relatively short like a "cob" dog, nor elastic due to excessive length.
  • Itmor: It is tight and thin, narrower than the rib cage and slightly raised.
  • Glikeness: It is inclined in relation to the spine, but never so inclined as to restrict the rear thrust of the hind limbs.
  • Pecho: Deep and strong, but not too wide; its deepest point is just behind and at the elbow level. The ribs are well sprung from the spine, but flattened on the sides to allow greater freedom of movement.

Tail:

The tail, that is well covered with hair, shaped like a fox brush; It is inserted just below the level of the upper line and is usually, when the dog is attentive, It is carried on the back in the shape of a curved sickle. When carried up, tail does not curl to either side of the body, nor does it lie flat on the back. It is normal to wear it hanging when the dog is at rest. The hair that covers the tail is of medium length and approximately the same length at the top and bottom and at the sides, thus giving the impression of a round brush.

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PREVIOUS MEMBERS: When the dog is standing and seen from the front, limbs are moderately separated, parallel and straight. The bones are substancial but never heavy. The length of the limb from the elbow to the ground is slightly greater than the distance from the elbow to the point of the withers.. The rams of the forelegs may be extirpated.

  • Hormbrivers and arms: Scapula well placed back. The arm is slightly oblique back from the point of the shoulder to the elbow and is never perpendicular to the ground. The muscles and ligaments that attach the shoulders to the rib cage are firm and well developed..
  • Elbows: Close to the body and without deviations outward or inward.
  • Acarpal joint: Strong, but flexible.Metacarpus: Viewed from the side they are slightly inclined.

LATER MEMBERS: When the dog is standing and seen from behind, hindlimbs are moderately apart and parallel. If there are spurs, must be removed.

  • Thigh: Well muscular and powerful.
  • Rodinllto: Well angled.
  • Atibio-tarsal articulation: Well defined and placed low close to the floor.

FEET: Oval, without being long. Are medium-sized, compact and well covered with hair between the fingers and the pads. The latter are hard and well padded. When the dog adopts the natural posture, the feet show no outward or inward deflection.

Movement:

The characteristic movement of the “Siberian Husky” is smooth and seemingly effortless.. He is fast and light on his feet and on the show ring with a loosely handled guide, shows a moderately fast trot thus showing good reach in the forelimbs and good drive in the hindlimbs. Seen from the front to the back while walking, The “Siberian Husky” does not show a single footprint, but as the speed increases, the limbs gradually tilt inward until the pads are situated in a line directly below the longitudinal center of the body. As the footprints of the pads converge, the forelimbs and hindlimbs are carried in a straight line, without the elbows or femoral-tibio-patellar joints deviating inward or outward. Each hind limb moves in the tread of the corresponding fore limb on the same side. While the dog is in motion, top line remains firm and level.

Mantle

Plink: The coat of the “Siberian Husky” is double and of medium length., giving the appearance of being bushy, but never so long as to cover the well-defined external lines of the dog. The undercoat is soft, dense and long enough to support the outer layer. The hairs of the outer coat are straight and somewhat glued gently to the body; they are never rough or separated from the body. It should be noted that the absence of undercoat during molt is normal. Mustache hairs and hairs between the toes and around the feet are allowed to be trimmed for a cleaner appearance. Trimming hair in any other region of the body is unforgivable and must be severely penalized.

Colorr: All colors from black to pure white are allowed. A variety of markings on the head are common, including many striking patterns not found in other breeds.



Size and weight:

Alturto the cross:

  • Males: 21 to 23,5 inches to the withers (53,5 – 60 cm.),
  • females: 20 to 22 inches to the withers (50,5 – 56 cm.).

Pthat:

  • Males: 45 to 60 english pounds (20,5 – 28 kg),
  • females: 35 to 50 english pounds (15,5 – 23 kg).

The weight is proportional to height. The measurements mentioned above represent the extreme limits of size and weight without giving preference to either extreme.. Any appearance of skeleton or excessive weight should be penalized.

Resumen: The most important racial characteristics of the “Siberian Husky” are its medium size, moderate skeleton, well balanced proportions, free and easy movement, appropriate coat, nice head and ears, correct tail and good nature. Any excess weight, rough bones, constricted or heavy movement or a long or coarse coat should be penalized. The “Siberian Husky” is never so heavy and coarse in appearance as to suggest that it is a powerful pack animal., nor is it so light and brittle as to suggest that it is a sprint sprinting animal. In both sexes, The “Siberian Husky” has the appearance of great capacity and resistance. In addition to the fouls already mentioned, The obvious structural faults common to all breeds are undesirable in the “Siberian Husky” as in any other breed., although they are not specifically mentioned in this standard.



Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

  • Heavy or rough head; thin head too chiseled
  • Insufficient stop
  • Muzzle too pointed or too thick; snout too short or too long.
  • Any bite other than scissors
  • Eyes too slanted or too close together
  • Ears too large in relation to the head; too separate; not upright enough
  • Neck too short and thick; neck too long.
  • Weak or elastic back; convex back; inclined top line
  • Chest too wide, rack of ribs, ribs too flat or weak
  • Tail bent or tightly curled; tail with many feathers; insertion tail too high or too low
  • Straight shoulders; loose shoulders
  • Weak pasterns; too heavy bones; limbs too narrow or too far apart in front; elbows turned out
  • Straight knee joints, cow hocks, viewed from behind too narrow or too far apart
  • Flexible or squashed fingers; feet too big and heavy; feet too small and delicate; fingers deviated outward or inward
  • Short step, elastic, jumping, heavy or wobbly movement; crossed or like a crab.
  • Long coat, rough the hirsute; too rough or too silky texture; haircut, except where allowed

FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
  • Males older than 60 cm. (23,5 inches) and females over 56 cm. (22 inches).


N.B.:
  • Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
  • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Chukcha, Husky, Sibe (English).
2. Husky sibérien, Husky (French).
3. Husky (German).
4. Husky (Portuguese).
5. Siberian husky, Husky siberiano, Chukcha, Shusha, Keshia, Siberiano (español).

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