The Siberian Husky Dog: Playful And Affectionate
Dated back to earlier times, the Chukchi tribes from northeastern Asia were the first to breed Siberian Husky dogs. It was during 1909 when these sleigh dogs were brought to Alaska for the first time in history to compete in the All-Alaska Sweepstakes race, where they drew the attention of the Alaskan dog breeders for their great running abilities. The American Kennel Club (AKC) offered recognition to these dogs in 1930. Eight years after this recognition, the Siberian Club of America was instituted.
Siberian Husky dogs are a gentle breed with pleasing temperament. The Chukchis raised their dogs with high admiration, considered them as an integral part of the family and inspired their children to play with the dogs. This probably facilitated the development of a warm, gentle, social and human-like attitude in these dogs.
With their alert and intelligent nature, the Siberian Husky can become a warm companion for people of any age with diversified interest levels.
Siberian Huskies cannot be classified as single master dogs, although they possess a strong dedication and friendliness to their family. They tend to socialize with new people they come across. Typically, they do not show any fear or suspicion to strangers and this tendency deterrents their quality to become a good watch dog, although they can come up with involuntary violence and show their strong defensive attitude if attacked. They act gently at the time of getting socialized with dogs from other breeds.
If you own small animals like squirrels, birds, cats, rabbits, hamsters or guinea pigs, owning a Siberian Husky may turn out to be risky for those small animals, since the dog has a strong predatory nature. These dogs show their strong hunting ability and are possessed by speed, craftiness and endurance. However, these dogs usually do not reveal any aggressive attitude towards other dog breeds.
If you own a Siberian Husky at home, you can be rest assured that you need to spend a very little time on grooming care for the dog. The shedding frequency of this dog is usually once in a year, although it is covered with a dense coat all over the body. Digging holes is a favorite pastime for Siberian Husky dogs. These dogs are economical since they need a very small amount of food to maintain good health. The Chukchi people raised them with smallest possible food intake in order to keep to fit and flexible.
Their intense craving to run sets Siberian Husky dogs apart from other breeds concerning safety. Since earlier times, these dogs had a strong instinct to run and they enjoy it overwhelmingly, but this practice may turn out to be life threatening in the context of modern city life. You can easily assume what can happen if the dog runs through the busy roads.
So, if you own a Siberian Husky, you better know how to confine it wisely in order to ensure its maximum protection. If you feel bad seeing dog in confinement the Siberian Husky may not be a good choice for you.
