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| PERSONALITY So your thinking of getting a Siberian Husky? Well i feel before you do this you should know a few things about the breed. They are one of the most gracious creatures on earth, but like everything in life there is good and bad. Siberians are not the ideal pet for everyone who is attracted to them. They are a gregarious lot and need the company of others whether it is human or animal at all times. The Siberians is capable of loyalty to there family, but they can also be very friendly with strangers. They are not a watch dog, although many who don't know the breed, would be frightened by the appearance. The Siberians shed their coats at least once a year, this is a very time consuming time, you need to brush them to get their shedding coat, filling up to two garbage bags with the shedding coat is not an unusual occurrence. The most dangerous habit the Siberian has is its desire to Run. They are a working dog and have a tremendous amount of stamina, they can run for hours, so for this reason they need to be kept under control at all times. All it takes is one dash across the road and that beautiful dog you love could be injured or killed. So now you know all the down falls of the Siberian, do you think you still want one? If you are still determined to have a Siberian, i welcome you to the world of the most gracious dog on earth, and may your experiences be great and pleasurable, with the smartest and most beautiful dog in the world.......The Siberian Husky. STANDARD BODY DESCRIPTIONS General Appearance The Siberian Husky is a medium sized working dog, as quick as lightning on his feet with free and graceful motions so smooth and seemingly effortless. With a moderately compact and well furred body, erect ears and brush tail. The Siberians were breed for Sled pulling, carrying a light load at a moderate speed over great distances. His body proportions and form reflect this basic balance of power, speed and endurance. The Males are of masculine structure but never coarse, the Females are feminine but not lacking weakness of structure. When in peak condition, firm muscle and well developed the Siberian doesn't carry excess weight. Size, Proportion, Substance Height Males 21 to 23.5 inches at the shoulders, Females 20 to 22 inches at the shoulders. Weight Males 20 to 28 kg, Females 16 to 23 kg Head Expression is keen, but friendly, interested and even mischievous Eyes Almond shape, moderately shaped, eyes may be brown or blue in colour or you can get bi eyes which is one brown and one blue Ears of medium size, triangular in shape, close fitting and set high on the head. They are thick and well furred and slightly arched at the back, but strongly erect, and the points should be slightly rounded pointing straight up. Skull proportioned medium in size to the body. Muzzle of medium length and width tapering gradually to the nose, with the tip neither pointed or square. With the nose being either Black, Brown, even flesh coloured in pure white dogs. Teeth should have a scissor like bite. Neck, Chest, Body Neck Medium in length, arched and carried proudly erect when the dog is standing. Chest Deep and strong, but not too broad, with the deepest point being just at the elbows. The ribs are well sprung from the spine but flattened on the sides to allow freedom of movement. Back straight and strong, medium in length. Tail Well furred and set just below the top line of the spine, and is usually carried over the back in a graceful sickle curve when the dog is at attention. Forequarters / Hindquarters Shoulders The shoulder blade is well laid back., the angle of the upper arm is slightly backward from the point of shoulder to elbow. The muscles and ligaments holding the shoulder to the rib cage are firm and well developed. Forelegs When standing the view from the front, the legs are moderately spaced, parallel and straight, with the elbow close to the body. Feet Oval in shape but not long. The paws are medium in size, compact and well furred. The pads are thick and tough. Hindquarters Viewing from the rear the hind legs are moderately spaced and parallel. The upper thighs are well muscled and powerful Coat and Colour Coat is doubled and medium in length, giving a well furred appearance, but never so long to detract from the clean cut outline of the dog. The undercoat is soft and dense, and the top coat is smooth lying, never harsh. The absence of the undercoat during the shedding season is normal. Colour All colours from black to pure white are normal, with a variety of markings on the he |
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