The Siberian Husky is a medium to large, dense-coat working dog breed that originated in north-eastern Siberia.Huskies are an active, energetic, and resilient breed whose ancestors came from the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Artic. Coat: Siberian Huskies come in a variety of colours and patterns, usually with white paws and legs, facial markings, and tail tip. The most common coats are black and white, then less common copper-red and white, grey and white, pure white, and the rare Agouti. Eyes:The eyes of a Siberian Husky are pale blue, dark blue, amber, or brown. In some individual dogs, one eye may be brown and the other blue (complete heterochromia), or one or both eyes may be parti-colored, that is, half brown and half blue (partial heterochromia) Nose:The nose is black in gray dogs, tan in black dogs, liver in copper-colored dogs, and may be light tan in white dogs. In some instances, Siberian Huskies can exhibit what is called snow nose Tail:Siberian Husky tails are heavily furred; these dogs will often curl up with their tails over faces and noses in order to provide additional warmth. Behavior: If the dog is well trained when its young, it can make an ideal family pet.They are affectionate with people of all ages. Behavioral issues include a tendency to roam and to make escape attempts.They need the frequent companionship of people and other dogs.They tend to run because they were at first bred to be sled dogs. Health: Life span of the Siberian Husky as 12 to 14 years .Health issues in the breed are mainly genetic, such as seizures and defects of the eye (juvenile cataracts, corneal dystrophy, canine glaucoma and progressive retinal atrophy) and congenital laryngeal paralysis. Hip dysplasia is not often found in this breed; however, as with many medium or larger-sized canines, it can occur.
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