Today, I will introduce to you the Siberian Husky in the dog world. Some pet owners may still find it unfamiliar, but if the editor says its scientific name Erha Or when you let go, will you suddenly realize that it is the Internet red dog.

The Siberian Husky weighs between 25~60 pounds (16~27kg) and is about 20~23.5 inches (51~60cm) tall. It is a medium-sized dog and is an original ancient dog breed. , lives in northeastern Siberia and southern Greenland.

The characteristic temperament of the Siberian Husky is that it is friendly and gentle, but also alert, enthusiastic, intelligent, docile and enthusiastic. It is best to live in the suburbs, preferably with a fenced yard. It is also suitable for breeders with more open spaces in the living community, who are afraid of being alone and need someone to accompany them, and are energetic and exercise a lot. It is not suitable for the elderly and office workers and students who do not have much leisure time.

English name

SiberianHusky

History

The Siberian Husky is a dog breed bred by the East Siberian nomadic people of the Inut Chokage , has always been in charge of pulling sleds, guiding reindeer and guarding. Moreover, it can work in the harsh environment of Siberia. The Siberian Husky has been living alone in Siberia for centuries. In the early 20th century, it was brought to the United States by fur traders. In a blink of an eye, the dog became the world-famous champion dog of the sled race. Today, the dog is popular as an excellent companion dog.

Personality

The typical disposition of the Husky is friendly, gentle, alert and like to socialize. It does not exhibit the strong territorial territoriality of guard dogs, it does not become too suspicious of strangers, and it does not attack other dogs. Adult dogs should possess a certain degree of caution and authority. Intelligent, docile, and enthusiastic, this breed is a suitable companion and devoted worker.

Suitable for raising people

Both urban and rural areas, spaciousness is better. It is best to live in the suburbs, and a fenced yard is better. It is also suitable for raising in residential communities with more open space Those who are afraid of being alone, need someone to accompany them, and have a lot of energy and exercise. It is not suitable for the elderly and office workers and students who do not have much leisure time.

Breed Standards

Appearance

The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog with light feet and graceful movements. The body is compact, with a thick coat, erect ears, and a brush-like tail, showing genetic traits from northern regions. The gait is characteristic: smooth and effortless. His earliest role was pulling carts, a job he is still very good at, traveling considerable distances at moderate speeds while towing lighter loads. His body proportions and physique reflect the most basic balance of strength, speed and endurance. Males are muscular but not rough in outline; females are feminine but not frail. Under normal conditions, a well-muscled, well-developed Siberian Husky cannot haul heavy objects either.

Size, Proportion, Appearance

Height: Males, 21-23 inches at the shoulder; females 20-22 inches.

Weight: Males, 45-60 lbs; females, 35-50 lbs. Weight should be height-coordinated. The above information represents the limit value of height and weight, beyond this limit can not be considered excellent. Oversized or overweight skeletons can affect game performance. Viewed from the side, the length from the point of the shoulder to the end of the rump is slightly greater than the height from the ground to the top of the withers.

Unqualified: Males over 23 inches and females over 22 inches.

Head

Expression firm, but friendly; curious, even mischievous.

Eyes are almond-shaped, moderately spaced and slightly slanted. Eyes may be brown or blue; different eye colors are acceptable as long as the color meets the standard.

Deficiencies: Eyes too slanted; too close together. The ears are medium in size, triangular, set close together and set high on the head.

Ears thick and covered with thick fur, slightly arched where the neck joins the head, strongly erect. The tips are slightly rounded and point straight up.

Defects: Ears and head are out of proportion, appearing too large; too wide apart; not erect enough.

The skull is medium in size, in proportion to the body; slightly rounded at the top, tapering from the widest point to the eyes.

Defects: The head is clumsy or too heavy; the outline of the head is too sharp.

Stop (dimples on the face) - the stop is very obvious, from the stop to the end of the nose, the nose is thin and the hand is thin.

Defect: the stop is not obvious. The muzzle is of medium length, from the end of the nose to the stop equal to the length from the stop to the occiput.

The muzzle is moderately wide, tapering, neither pointed nor square at the end.

Defects: The muzzle is too thin or too thick; too short or too long. Nose: Black in grey, tan or black dogs; liver in bronzed dogs; freshly colored noses may be present in pure white dogs. A pink striped snow nose is also acceptable.

Lips are evenly pigmented and closed tightly. Scissor bite of teeth.

Defect: Non-scissors bite.

Neck, Topline, Body

Neck: Moderately long, arched and erect when the dog stands. Keep your neck extended as you trot, and your head slightly forward.

Defects: The neck is too short, too thick; too long.

Chest: Deep, strong, but not too broad, with the deepest point just behind the elbows and level with it. Ribs are well spread out from the spine, but flattened laterally for free movement.

Defects: Chest too wide; barrel ribs; ribs that are too flat or weak.

Back: The back is straight and strong, with a straight topline from withers to croup. Medium length, not rounded or flabby due to long body. The waist is tucked, sloping, narrower than the ribcage, slightly tucked in. The hips slide down from the spine at a certain angle, but the angle should not be too steep, so as not to affect the rear kick of the hind legs.

Deficiencies: Loose, weak back; arched back; sloping topline.

Tail

The tail is rich in fur, like a fox's tail, just below the topline, usually carried on the back in a graceful scythe curve when the dog is at attention. The tail is not curled on either side of the body when raised, nor is it flat on the back. Normally, the dog will wag its tail in response. The hair on the tail is of medium length, with the hair on the top, sides and bottom being roughly the same length, so it looks like a round fox tail.

Defects: Tail laid flat or tightly rolled; base set too high or too low.

Forequarters

Shoulders: The shoulder blades are drawn back. From the point of the shoulder to the elbow, the upper arm has a slightly backward angle, not perpendicular to the ground. The muscles and ligaments between the shoulders and ribcage are well developed.

Deficiencies: Straight shoulders; loose shoulders. Front Legs: When standing and viewed from the front, legs are moderately spaced apart, parallel and straight, with elbows close to body, neither turned in nor out. Viewed from the side, the conjunctiva has a certain angle of inclination, strong and flexible. The bones are strong, but not heavy.

The distance of the leg from the elbow to the ground is slightly greater than the length from the elbow to the top of the withers. The upper claws of the front legs can be removed. Leaning: Weakness at the conjunctiva; bones too bulky; legs too wide or too narrow when viewed from the front; elbows valgus. Oval feet, not long. The paws are medium in size, close together, and richly furred between the toes and pads. The meat pads are tight and thick. When the dog is standing naturally, the paws cannot be turned in or out.

Defects: splayed feet, or weak toes; claws too large and clumsy; claws too small and slender; toes turned in or out.

Hindquarters

When standing from behind, the hind legs are moderately spaced and parallel. The upper thighs are muscular and powerful, the knees are well flexed, the ankles are well-defined and set low to the ground. If there are upper claws, they can be removed. Defects: Straight knees, cow-hocks, too narrow or too wide in the rear.

Coat

The coat of the Siberian Husky is double layered, medium in length, and appears dense, but not too long to obscure the sharp outline of the dog. 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 to have no undercoat during molting. The ?EP?P as well as the hair between the toes and around the feet can be trimmed for a neater appearance. Trimming of other areas is not permitted and is severely punished. Defects: Coat is long, rough, messy and fluffy; texture is too rough or silky; trim coat except above permitted areas.

Colors

All colors from black to pure white are acceptable. Some other color spots on the head are common, including patterns not found in many other breeds.

Gait

The standard gait of the Siberian Husky is smooth, comfortable and seemingly effortless. The feet are fast and light, not too tight on the playing field, and should run at a moderate pace, showing good extension of the forelegs and strong drive of the hindquarters. Looking from the front to the back when traveling, the Siberian Husky is not a one-way movement. As the speed increases, the legs gradually extend forward until the toes all fall on the longitudinal center axis of the body. When the footprints are concentrated in a line, the front and rear legs are stretched straight forward and neither the elbows nor the knees can be turned in or out. Each rear leg moves in the same line as the front leg on the same side. When the dog is trotting, the topline is kept tight and level. Defects: Short, jumping or undulating footwork; clumsy or rolling footwork; crossing or crabbing footwork.

Temperament

The Siberian Husky is typically friendly, gentle, alert and sociable. He does not appear to be a strong territorial guard dog, does not become too suspicious of strangers, and does not attack other canines. Adult dogs should possess a certain degree of caution and authority. Intelligent, docile, and enthusiastic, this breed is a suitable companion and devoted worker.

Genetic diseases

Genetic diseases: hip dysplasia, cataracts.

Common diseases: diarrhea, acute gastric dilatation-torsion, peptic ulcer, contact dermatitis, acute wet dermatitis, acute intestinal catarrh, fungal skin disease, bronchopneumonia, canine infectious hepatitis, peptic ulcer Ulcers, Nocardia disease, progressive retinal atrophy, eosinophilic enteritis, canine brucellosis.

The Siberian Husky is called the Husky mainly because of its hoarse bark. Its fate seems to be doomed, even if it is not in the rivers and lakes, there are many legends about it in the rivers and lakes. No matter what you think, the editor has 32 likes for them from the bottom of my heart.