You most likely have a very vocal dog with a strong work
ethic. And you probably vacuum regularly.
A
member of the
working
group, Siberian Huskies were
bred as sled dogs. This explains their strong stamina and underscores
the need to exercise them regularly. This medium sized dog was first
recognized by the AKC in 1930.
Their coat is thicker coat then most other dog breeds
and is made up of a dense, almost cashmere-like undercoat with a
longer, more coarse top coat. They stand 20 to 23 inches at the
shoulder and normally weigh between 35 to 60 pounds. Blue and brown
eyes are common, as are dogs with an eye of each color.
Huskies are an independent dog breed. Though they love
to be close to their families, they also tend to be roamers and do
their own thing. Make sure you have a secure fence as they are known
escape artists and can be quite mischievous.
This husky made a 12 mile roundtrip to the store and
shoplifted a rawhide bone.
Huskies have a smooth and effortless gait, as they
evolved carrying loads over great distances. They are very resilient
dogs and thrive in low temperatures. How low? They are known to work
and live in temperatures as low as -75 degrees Fahrenheit (-60
Celsius).
A Husky is known for being very vocal. They are not big
barkers, but big talkers. They tend to howl, much like wolves. And
despite not being listed in the Top 10 Most Intelligent dogs, they're
very smart. Just ask them, they'll tell you.
Health issues common to the Husky are chronic diarrhea,
epilepsy, eye problems, hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy,
hip dysplasia.
Shepherd Husky Mix
A German Shepherd Siberian Husky Mix will need to be
involved in an activity as an outlet for their boundless energy. German
Shepherds and Huskies are strong working
dogs and require ample exercise.
Both breeds have a great amount of dog
intelligence. They are easily bored and may become
destructive without mental and physical stimulation.
A
Husky German
Shepherd mix will be fairly easy
to train as long as you are consistent and patient. Since
both breeds have a known prey drive, proper socialization will be
extremely important.
A Husky Shepherd mix will be a heavy shedder and require
regular grooming.
They will have a dense undercoat with a coarse top coat which will need
to be brushed regularly.
A
member of the
working
group, Siberian Huskies were
bred as sled dogs. This explains their strong stamina and underscores
the need to exercise them regularly. This medium sized dog was first
recognized by the AKC in 1930.
A
Husky German
Shepherd mix will be fairly 
