| The Siberian Husky is a purebred dog recognized by | | | | escape and run. Other "bad" dogs on this list include |
| the American Kennel Club (AKC) as a breed in 1930. | | | | Rottweilers and Pit Bulls. |
| The Siberian Husky is a descendent of the "Eskimo | | | | Siberian Huskies, like wolves, have a pack mentality |
| dog," or sled dog, and is also a member of the larger | | | | and are unhappy and bored without constant |
| Spitz group of dogs which derived from the Arctic. It's | | | | interaction with either humans or other dogs. They |
| Spitz relatives include the Chow Chow and | | | | require adequate room to run and will become |
| Pomeranian. It's Eskimo dog relatives include the | | | | destructive if tied up or cooped up in a pen. They have |
| Alaskan Malamute and the Samoyed. The Siberian | | | | a lot of fur and, thus, a lot of fur to shed. Potential |
| Husky has traits of both groups including the high-set, | | | | owners must know how to care for their husky |
| triangular ears and curled, furry tail of the Spitz and the | | | | before buying. |
| thick, double coat of insulating fur and overall wolf-like | | | | Siberian Husky breeders will not sell purebred huskies |
| appearance of the Eskimo dog and other huskies. | | | | to just anyone. In fact, breeders may have more |
| Siberian Huskies were brought to Alaska in 1909 to | | | | questions for potential buyers than buyers have for |
| participate in sledding competitions. Their endurance | | | | the breeders. Because of the high incidence of |
| and intelligence helped the husky win many sled races. | | | | abandonment of this breed, breeders will want to |
| This dog breed is more commonly used in American | | | | ensure potential owners are a good match for a |
| Kennel Club competition than sledding races today, but | | | | Siberian Husky. |
| the traits needed to pull sleds are still the | | | | To find reputable Siberian Husky breeders, it is |
| characteristics needed to win. | | | | important to make sure they live in a cool climate as |
| The behavioral traits common to Siberian Huskies can | | | | huskies are made for cold weather and can suffer |
| be problematic for the wrong owner. Like wolves, | | | | heatstroke in high temperatures. Other traits to look for |
| Siberian Huskies howl. This excessive howling can | | | | in a good breeder include the following: the breeder |
| come as a surprise to an unsuspecting owner. Huskies | | | | maintains their own kennels, their huskies have |
| are independent, stubborn, energetic, pack animals that | | | | received appropriate medical screening and |
| require specific care and training to maintain their | | | | immunizations, the breeder does not breed huskies |
| happiness and health. Siberian Husky breeders will not | | | | with known medical conditions or behavioral problems, |
| sell puppies to owners who are not educated about | | | | they do not sell to pet stores or pet brokers, the |
| the breed. This is because there are a disproportionate | | | | kennels are clean and meet huskies' training and social |
| number of huskies sitting in shelters and rescue | | | | needs, they are experts on the breed and affiliated |
| centers because their uneducated owners wanted a | | | | with purebred rescue centers, they have good |
| beautiful dog but failed to research the behavioral | | | | references such as the AKC (American Kennel Club), |
| characteristics of the breed. Siberian Huskies are | | | | they interview buyers to ensure they are a good |
| considered one of the top elevem dogs that increase | | | | match and they are willing and able to provide Siberian |
| homeowner's insurance due to their tendency to | | | | Husky information. |