Siberian Huskies are amazing animals – soft and fuzzy, affectionate, intelligent and lively. If you love the breed but would prefer a less active pooch, or a smaller one, or a dog who doesn’t shed quite as much, what are your options?
Siberian Huskies are amazing animals – soft and fuzzy, affectionate, intelligent and lively. If you love the breed but would prefer a less active pooch, or a smaller one, or a dog who doesn’t shed quite as much, what are your options?
Huskies were bred to be extremely tough, to endure harsh Arctic climates. Generally, they live long healthy lives of 11-14 years. However, like any pet, they are susceptible to certain illnesses, caused by either genetic or environmental factors.
Read more: Protecting Your Husky from Serious Health Problems
Dog owners know all too well that if their pets are left alone at home, years of careful training could go right out of the window. You could come home to a real mess!
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People often say to us "I love Huskies and want to get one - but will a Husky be a good fit for me?" The answer is that yes, Huskies are wonderful animals, and they make loving pets - however, the breed has a few little quirks that might make them unsuitable for some owners.
The terms “service dog” or “assistance dog” are quite well-known these days. They are often in the media, for both good and bad reasons. So what is the true definition of a Service Dog, what does the law say about them, and what are the downsides to owning one?
People like to experiment with the fashionable diet of the moment for various health or ethical reasons - be it Keto, Paleo, or FODMAP. We like to put our dogs on various different diets as well. The raw diet for dogs has surged in popularity lately – but is it safe?
Huskies are adapted by nature to live in Arctic climates – but these days, they live with their owners all over the world and in all kinds of temperatures.
By now we all know about the seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak, and many of us have quarantined or “social distanced” ourselves at home. How can we make this change less stressful to our pets, and keep them well and happy?
Read more: How To Care for Pets When You’re Social Distancing Due To Coronavirus
If you’re a new Husky owner with a beautiful fuzzy little pup, you might not be fully aware of the “fur blizzard” that is part of this breed’s natural cycle as adults. Don’t be unprepared for the Hairpocalypse that awaits you!
If you’re a lover of purebred dogs like Huskies, you might be wary of adding a cross-breed pup to your family, and rightly so. But do cross-breeds actually have advantages over purebreds, and what are their disadvantages?