Husky character traits
Any person, faced with the choice of a dog, tries to learn as much as possible about the features of its character. These criteria are especially important when choosing freedom-loving dogs such as the husky. The material in this article will tell the reader how these animals behave, how they relate to children and what difficulties may arise when raising them.
Description of the breed
The appearance of a husky is admired by many: a dog with the appearance of a wolf attracts attention, it is graceful and strong, and with proper education it can become a loyal and devoted friend. Depending on the variety, the standard for the husky can vary. This is reflected in the behavior, stamina and speed of the animals.
The husky has several varieties, namely:
- alaskan - the mestizo dog, considered one of the most expensive representatives of the breed, belongs to hardy dogs;
- Sakhalin - the type, which is rare, belongs to the mounts;
- Siberian - an exhibition handsome man who is bred for sports competitions;
- kli-kai - a miniature husky, bred as a decorative dog that cannot withstand heavy physical exertion.
The husky breed has survived to this day, thanks to the interest of the Americans in it. Despite the fact that each variety has certain characteristics, the general standard prescribes its characteristics. For example, the shape of the husky's head is clearly outlined, in the upper part it is wide, but tapers towards the eyes. The eyes of dogs are almond-shaped, and their color can be blue, brown and yellowish.
The ears of animals have a triangular shape, they are pointed towards the top. The physique of the husky is proportional, muscular in sled dogs, and not too pronounced in decorative representatives of the breed. The tail is usually raised high, curved, fluffy. The paws are powerful and muscular. The life resource is on average 12 to 15 years.
Temperament and behavior
Husky dogs are classified as highly intelligent dogs. After going through education and training, they become smart, acquire degree and endurance. However, in most cases, training and education should be based on a creative approach, since not every husky will be carried away by the banality of classes.
The owner must be an authority, only in this case the dog will listen to him.
No circus tricks work with a husky, it is a wayward dog, it has no desire to entertain the audience aimlessly. However, if a strong and strong-willed owner is engaged in her training, sooner or later the dog will change stubbornness and independence to obedience. In fact, he recognizes the one who will be stronger: a weak-willed person will not tame him.
Husky is very active, and therefore the owner must be in excellent health. Otherwise, he will not be able to raise the dog strong. Individuals of sled breeds need physical activity: without them, the dog weakens, in other cases it tries to get rid of excess energy on its own, which often leads to far from harmless pranks.
Despite the love of freedom and willfulness of character, huskies are friendly to children.
However, in order for a dog to have good manners, it is necessary to invest them in it. Without any work, she will not recognize anyone and is able to take a leadership position in the house.
If you train the dog, she can periodically replace the nanny, entertaining young children.
Puppy training can be done not only by an adult. Pets can obey adolescents 12-14 years old, but at the same time in their eyes the one who puts maximum care, attention and time into them will be an authority. That is why the child, who deals with the puppy, must be organized, the dog will quickly get used to his regime and will obey him.
The behavior of dogs living in an apartment may differ from pets, which have more access to fresh air. Decorative pets often "go out" for a walk from home in carriers or even bags, while other dogs live cannot live without a long stay on the streetwhere they literally rush to get rid of tons of energy. In food, the representatives of the breed are picky.
The personality traits of girls and boys may differ. However, a lot also depends on the behavior of the owner himself. If he is energetic, spends a lot of time on the street, the dog will have an approximate attitude and attitude towards socialization. When the owner goes outside so that the dog just goes to the toilet, the animal does not have time for something else, and therefore it simply cannot reveal the best traits of its character. In general, dogs are loyal and loyal to a strong owner.
Advantages and disadvantages
The husky has many advantages, for example, one of them is quick learning. Some individuals are able to learn 5-6 commands in a few days. According to the owners, dogs understand commands almost perfectly.A person does not have to explain to the dog for a long time what is required of him, and often several approaches are enough for the dog to remember the commands.
The dog bites only if the owner has chosen the wrong training methods.
The dog is far from stupid, there is no need to shout at him, and even more so to beat him for the wrong, according to the owner, behavior... As practice shows, huskies are not so easy to cheat: they feel deception and have quick wits, thanks to which they act adequately in various situations.
The dog needs a sporty lifestyle, combined with physical activity. She has a positive attitude towards children and adults in the household.
In addition, other advantages of the breed can be distinguished, for example:
- Huskies need companionship and are good to people.
- their appearance and piercing eyes do not leave anyone indifferent;
- pets have good adaptability to a new home and living conditions;
- many gregarious socialized representatives of the breed work well in a group;
- some varieties differ in adaptation to work in harsh climatic conditions;
- due to the special structure of wool, they do not freeze and do not have an unpleasant "dog smell";
- dogs do not bark idle, their "speech" is rare and quiet;
- they have excellent genetics and excellent health, as well as a relatively long life resource;
- they can withstand long trips, are able to make decisions on their own, need constant work.
Along with the advantages, it is worth noting the disadvantages of the husky, for example:
- a lot of space will be required to place them;
- you need to walk with them for a long time every day, and the walk should be active;
- some representatives of the breed love to demonstrate their stubbornness and cunning;
- a dog without occupation can become a destroyer in the house;
- such dogs need a strong owner with patience and endurance;
- representatives of certain species are prone to diseases such as diabetes mellitus and diseases of the endocrine system;
- good husky food is expensive, and a dog eats with an excellent appetite.
In addition, some representatives of the breed, remaining alone, allow themselves a drawn-out and long howl. They shed heavily, can gnaw wallpaper and linoleum, and sometimes chase neighboring cats. In the conditions of city apartments, they are cramped, and the corrals do have a negative effect on their character.
How to choose a puppy?
Sometimes the choice of a puppy confuses the buyer. It is difficult to discern the character behind the touching appearance of a funny toddler, and therefore a person usually follows the lead of his emotions. You need to buy a puppy only from a trusted breeder in the kennel. In this case, the baby must have a pedigree, as well as a veterinary passport.
You can't take a puppy off your hands: unscrupulous breeders can slip the buyer a hybrid of a husky with a husky or a puppy with vices.
And this, in turn, will affect his propensity to various diseases. In addition, these puppies may have mental instability. You need to take a baby in the nursery who is active, cheerful and makes great contact.
As a rule, such a dog is not taken as a gift; it is a deliberate choice for a person who is ready to take care of and raise a baby. We'll have to weigh whether the future owner will be able not only to walk and feed the dog, but also to educate, take care of its hair, teeth, ears, eyes, and take it to the veterinarian. You can't go after a puppy without having any idea about it at all. Ideally, a veterinarian could help here by examining the baby.
Little puppies in the kennel behave differently.
You need to take that baby that is well-fed, but not lazy, stands well on its paws and walks with a confident gait.
When examining, you need to pay attention to the teeth, ears and eyes. If there are problems, this will be visible to the naked eye. In addition, the appearance of the puppy will allow you to understand in what conditions it was kept. When you meet, you can also see socialization.
Owner reviews
The nature of the husky can be different, as evidenced by the numerous reviews of the owners left on the information portals on the Internet. Breeders note that their pets are incredibly smart and cunning. Some of them should not be left alone in the house, since the dogs devote this time to studying the most valuable objects for the owner.
Other owners write that it is very difficult to keep a husky in the yard, explaining this by the behavior of the animal. According to their comments, the dogs torture their owners with tunnels, undercuts and shoots. However, these same owners write that this behavior is eliminated by training. Moreover, the behavior of pets becomes more sociable and deliberate.
Some huskies love water, and therefore climb into the bathtub, where they can splash and fool around in the water until madness. In addition, as noted in the reviews, some pets do not calculate strength, which is why they literally pull female owners along for a walk.
In general, the breeders are sure: the husky should not lie on the couch at home. This is a street dog that cannot be spoiled by laziness, and therefore its owner must be athletic, because you will have to run with the dog every day and a lot.
A dog living in a private house, according to the breeders, is more active and happy. She can play a lot and throw out her life energy. However, at first you have to follow her, because she can pull out the planted bushes on the site. At the same time, a well-mannered dog tries not to show emotions: he will not spin under his feet and will not pee with happiness. Rather, it is a companion who will wait for the owner himself to offer to communicate.
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