Husky is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. These wonderful pets can delight their owners with activity and beauty. But there are enough shortcomings in dogs of this breed.
Huskies are medium sized dogs. Their popularity is largely due to their spectacular appearance. Blue eyes, good-natured and lively character, unpretentiousness, high intelligence - all this cannot but attract the attention of people. But dogs have not only positive but also negative traits.
Husky advantages
- Good health. The breed was born in harsh climatic conditions, which could not but affect the immunity of dogs. They are striking in their efficiency and resilience, and have good health.
- Friendliness. Huskies are friendly. They are able to easily find a common language with the people around them. Aggression and irritability are shown only in exceptional cases. You have to try very hard to anger the dog.
- Spectacular appearance. It is because of this that huskies are very popular. Especially those dogs whose eyes are of different colors - brown and blue.
- Faithful friends. Huskies are able to get along with all family members. They are safe for children. Dogs will not betray their owner. Able to become best friends for him.
- Quiet. Husky dogs practically do not make noise, do not bark. Therefore, you can keep them even in the apartment. Pets will not disturb the neighbors.
- They are clean. Dogs are able to keep track of their appearance on their own - another advantage of the husky. Bathing them, of course, is necessary. But rarely. According to some experts, this can be done 2 times a year.
- Unpretentious in food. They do not need to purchase any special feed. Can eat the same as other dogs.
- They are very smart. Thanks to this, they are easy to train.
Disadvantages of a husky
- Stubbornness. Huskies will only obey the owner who is strong enough. The nature of the dogs of this breed cannot be called simple. And they will constantly test the nerves of their master for strength. Weak people are better off buying such a pet.
- They are very active. Huskies are not suitable for people who prefer to spend their free time on the couch. Dogs need to be active. They need games, constant walks. Otherwise, the whole house can be smashed.
- Bad guards. Huskies are very friendly. They treat all people positively.
- Huskies shed twice a year. And this lasts for several weeks. Therefore, you will have to vacuum regularly. The moment will surely come when wool will be everywhere.
- Dogs need to be trained. Huskies have a violent personality. And in the absence of training, they are able to infuriate even the calmest person. Training will help tame their difficult temperaments.
- They cannot stand being alone. Huskies need attention. Therefore, getting a dog for people who work a lot is not worth it. Pets are very attached to their owner. And with its prolonged absence, they begin to behave not quite adequately. For example, a husky can howl. It is unlikely that the neighbors will like it.
Interesting Husky Facts
- The Eskimos took the dogs with them when they went to hunt bears.
- The wool is practically odorless.
- Huskies are striking in their endurance. They are able to travel very long distances in a team.
- Huskies could disappear. But the dogs were saved by the Americans. This breed was very popular in the USA. But in the USSR, such pets were considered useless.
- In 1925, thanks to the husky, it was possible to stop the epidemic in Alaska. The dogs brought diphtheria medicines to Nome. In New York, a monument to dogs was erected in honor of this event.
- Huskies practically don't bark. But they howl when left alone.
