Husky is a breed of dog bred specifically for living in the harsh northern climate. Due to their unusual attractive appearance, thick coat and good disposition, they are increasingly in demand among breeders. However, the choice of puppies of this breed should be approached with all seriousness, so that later there will be no problems with an adult dog.
Features of the breed
The Northern Husky was bred by cynologists as a sled dog in the Far North, therefore, representatives of this breed are distinguished by their endurance and perfectly tolerate severe cold, thanks to their thick coat and undercoat. The purest representatives of this breed have unusual blue eyes, but most huskies today are still brown-eyed. Their color is usually black and white, but can also be represented by pale shades or white-brown.
They are pretty quick-witted and get along with people easily. True, due to their friendly disposition, huskies are not suitable as a reliable guard at home. They are simply not capable of a hostile attitude, and all attempts to break their friendliness towards a particular person end in mental problems.
Huskies are quite clean dogs - they rarely have an unpleasant odor, and the thick coat cleans itself perfectly. However, they still need brushing and occasional bathing.
How to choose a husky puppy
Before buying, it is very important to decide on the purpose of buying a representative of this breed. If you want to participate in shows or breed dogs, you need a more rigorous approach to choosing a puppy. If you just want to have such a dog as a favorite pet and friend, you can purchase a puppy you like without a long pedigree.
After that, you need to find an experienced breeder with good references. Today, thanks to the Internet, you can find out a lot of useful information about those who are engaged in husky breeding, as well as get acquainted with people's reviews about their work. It is also helpful to meet with the breeder in person to form your own opinion of him. During the conversation, it is important to ask as many questions as possible about the husky and the pedigree of the puppies - an experienced breeder will always give full information about this.
It is advisable to choose puppies at the age of 6, and even better from 8 weeks - at this age, the dog's temperament and future structure are already manifested. To make the right choice, it is useful to observe the puppy in natural conditions, and not on the table with the breeder - then his true character can be revealed.
It is also necessary to inquire about the documents for the pet and its pedigree, see photos of the parents. If you plan to take him to shows, it is also important to get the results of the puppy's mother and father veterinary checks, including x-rays of the thighs and eye color checks.
It is also important to trust your instinct when choosing a puppy. You should not take a puppy who is initially negative about you or is very afraid. Huskies are very susceptible to people, so you need not just look at the papers and the correct development of the dog, but also try to intuitively feel the future friend in the puppy.
