Siberian Husky, which are its main features?
Siberian Husky is one of the most recognizable and appreciated breed among our four-legged friends’ lovers. Their frozen eyes and the name quickly remind us of their northern origin we usually associate to snow and sleighs.
Physical appearance
Even though they are the best breed used for this sport activity, we should say that Siberian Husky are usually medium-sized dogs, the right size for having muscular strength, agility and speed.
Its double fur is also very peculiar, it makes it resist to very low temperatures (even 60 degrees below zero): the superficial one is thick, soft but not so long, with different colors (black, grey, brown and red) stronger on the back, white on the chest as the “mask” on the mouth. Generally, its physical appearance reminds a wolf, so the most famous Siberian Husky in history, Balto, has become a real wolf-dog in the homonymous animation movie.
Personality and behaviour
From the
cousin, Siberian Husky they have inherited the “herd” attitude and so
the search for sociability. It means that husky, in addition to their work predisposition
are perfect life companions, nice and sociable. Their affectionate and less
aggressive personality (sometimes suspicious) makes them unsuitable to be
guarding dogs; they are very active dogs instead, that appreciate open spaces
and need to be kept under control since they are curious and little
territorial. If you give them the chance they can easily sneak out of the
garden or the courtyard where they live. The adventure driven Siberian Husky
have an inborn hunting instinct, which suits with an independent personality
that need to be trained to avoid disobedience. But they are playful, even
though they are a bit though they are recommended if you have children in your
family.