It is said that the name Husky turned out to be an Eskimo slang term for a hoarse cry. Because the barking of dogs is low and hoarse, it has this wonderful title. As working dogs, huskies can pull sleds, guide reindeer, and guard. As pet dogs, huskies are very friendly to humans and are the best choice for accompanying family members. Read on to learn how to identify a husky.

Standard height and weight for purebred huskies

Huskies are medium-sized working dogs. Generally speaking: purebred male huskies are 21-23 inches tall at the shoulders and weigh 45-60 inches lbs; female huskies are 20-22 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 35-50 lbs. At the same time, the purebred Husky has a smooth, effortless gait, graceful movement; compact body; thick coat and erect ears.

Purebred Husky Temperament

A purebred husky is typically friendly, gentle, alert and likes to socialize. So it is very suitable for the elderly or children at home. It does not display a strong territorial attitude as a guard dog, does not become too suspicious of strangers, and does not attack other dogs. Great as a pet dog, but be aware that Huskies are not suitable for housekeeping.

Appearance of purebred huskies

Pure and impure huskies: first look at the bone mass and the amount of hair. Generally speaking, a husky has a large head frame, large paws, and a dog with rich hair is a good dog. (This is also a common sign for selecting all kinds of dogs, of course hairless dogs are not included).

1. Husky head

The eyes of purebred huskies are almond-shaped, separated by a moderate distance and slightly oblique. Eyes can be brown or blue (different eye colors are acceptable if they meet eye color standards). The ears should be thick, covered with thick fur, slightly arched where the neck joins the head, and erect vigorously. The tip is slightly rounded and pointing straight up.

If the husky's eyes are too slanted; too close together. The ears and the head are out of proportion and appear too large; they are too far apart; and they are not erected vigorously enough. Such a husky is not very good. Thoroughbred huskies have a snout of moderate width, tapering to a point that is neither pointed nor square.

2. Husky's tail

The purebred husky's tail is very rich, like a fox's tail, just below the topline. When the husky's tail is raised, it is not rolled around the body. Neither side, nor flat on the back. Under normal circumstances, Xiao Ha will wag his tail when answering.

The tail of a purebred husky is of medium length, with the top, sides and bottom of the coat being roughly the same length, so it looks like a rounded fox tail. Defects: Tail laid flat or tightly curled; base set too high or too low.

3. Husky's coat

The purebred Husky's coat is double-layered, medium length, and looks very thick, but not too long to cover the clearness of the little husky itself Outline. The undercoat is soft, dense and long enough to support the outer coat. The shag of the outer coat is straight, smooth and snug, not rough, not erect. (It should be noted that it is normal for a Husky to have no undercoat during molting.)