Red husky: features of color and content

The life of a modern person consists of a huge number of problems and stressful situations. Scientists from around the world have proven that pets, especially dogs, can improve the emotional state of people. Cheerful, affectionate and mobile animals give their owners a huge amount of positive emotions and relieve loneliness.

Husky is one of the most beautiful dog breeds with a wide range of coat colors. This feature is caused by the presence of black pigment - eumelanin, and yellow - pheomelanin. In the process of combining these components, the animal's fur acquires different color shades.

A characteristic feature of the husky is the presence of a unique color and pattern for each individual. Classic dog colors are white-gray and black-and-white. Less common colors:

• black;
• White;
• ginger;
• pale yellow;
• brown.

The red-haired husky with blue eyes is a stunningly beautiful animal. If you look at the dog from a long distance, you can confuse it with a fox. The dog looks especially impressive in the sun's rays, which make the coat even brighter, more saturated and fiery. This species has a brown outline around the lips and eyes. There is also a less saturated color - light red and gray-red (fawn).

It is impossible to meet pure red husky, without splashes of white, the coat is necessarily diluted with light tones. The color of the undercoat in these dogs can be white, gray and cream. Often on the face you can see a pattern in the form of a mask, and at the base of the nose - a double line. The most common eye color is blue, but hazel can also be found. A feature of this breed may be heterochromia, which is not a defect.

The maximum weight of males is 30 kg, and of females - 25. The height of adult animals can reach 60 cm. The average age of the animal is 13 years. Dogs have a thick coat of medium length, with a soft undercoat. The wide head of the animal in the occipital zone tapers smoothly in the area of ​​the muzzle. The shape of the ears is triangular, with a pointed apex. The tail is set high, abundantly covered with hair and has a semicircular shape. The animal has powerful limbs with a developed muscular system.

Character traits:

• playfulness;
• non-aggressiveness;
• devotion;
• friendliness;
• high intellectual abilities;
• lack of guard and hunting instincts;
• independence;
• compatibility with other pets;
• waywardness;
• good-natured attitude towards strangers;
• submission only to the owner-leader.

Long-term breeding work allowed specialists to obtain several subspecies of this breed:

• room (mini-husky) - a miniature dog that has a pretty and decorative appearance;
• alaskan - a hardy and strong animal that is used in sports competitions and has a high price range;
• Sakhalin - a rare breed that the inhabitants of the north use for driving and transporting goods;
• japanese - a rare species on the verge of extinction;
• siberian - beautiful and elegant animals that participate in exhibitions and competitions.

Cynologists divide animals into the following types:

• workers;
• exhibition;
• racing.

In order for the pet to grow and develop harmoniously, it needs to create the most comfortable living conditions. Huskies are unpretentious animals that need a minimum amount of attention.

The selected seating area should be equipped with a special mattress made of nylon. When choosing containers for food and food, preference should be given to iron or metal plates. Novice dog breeders should pay attention to other equally important subjects:

• collar;
• leash;
• comb for combing;
• cage for training and overexposure;
• rubber toys;
• gel mats.

All fragile and expensive items, shoes, clothes and electrical wires should be hidden in the apartment where the mobile animal lives. An energetic and active animal needs daily walks in the fresh air. Even during severe frosts, this event should not be neglected. To maximize energy consumption, the owner must come up with interesting games and various power loads for the pet.

Huskies feel more comfortable and less hassle on the territory of a private home. The owner should take care of creating a spacious aviary with a booth and shed. In summer, dogs like to hide from the sun, so a canopy should be mandatory.

This breed belongs to cleanliness species that take care of themselves on their own, but in order to avoid an unpleasant smell, the pet must be bathed every 6 months... The coat is changed twice a year. During the molting period, special attention should be paid combing out old wool. This procedure should be carried out at least 2 times a week. Experts recommend using a wide-toothed comb.

Dogs need in the regular adjustment of the nail plates, as well as in the lubrication of the pads with moisturizing ointments... It is better to constantly trim the fur between the toes. This breed has an increased tendency to eye diseases, so the pet needs to regularly wipe the eyes with special means and bury ophthalmic drops.

The ears should be examined twice a month, and if necessary, gently clean them with cotton swabs.... Eating natural foods can trigger the formation of tartar and plaque. To remove them, you need to contact special veterinary clinics.

Red huskies are unpretentious not only in content, but also in food. Pets can be fed both dry and natural food. Experts do not recommend combining and simultaneously using these products. The diet of an adult dog should consist of two meals a day with high quality food.

List of Recommended Natural Products:

• beef;
• rabbit meat;
• turkey meat;
• sea ​​fish;
• offal;
• cereals (buckwheat, millet, oats);
• eggs;
• cottage cheese;
• kefir;
• vegetables (beets, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, zucchini, pumpkin).

To maintain the vitamin and mineral balance in the body, it is necessary to use special vitamin supplements, which should include the following components: vitamins C, B, D, A, E, copper, calcium, iodine, zinc and iron. These additives perform the following functions:

• strengthening the immune system;
• prevention of the development of skin and muscle diseases;
• prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
• restoration of reproductive functions;
• strengthening the nervous and circulatory system;
• acceleration of metabolic processes.

In order for the animal to please not only in appearance, but also in behavior and manners, it is necessary to begin training and training classes from the first months of life. To get the maximum result, the owners should not only give commands, but also study the characteristics of the husky's character. Lovely, playful and affectionate animal has a difficult and wayward character.

The pet will obey only an authoritative and domineering person with inner strength and energy. Training should be regular and not interrupted at the request of the dog. Realizing that it is possible to evade classes, the pet will increasingly resort to this trick.

Basic principles of home schooling:

• the presence of a single position for all family members;
• regular assignments;
• persistence and perseverance;
• keeping the attention of the animal during the entire training;
• inadmissibility of physical and moral punishment;
• regular rewards for good behavior and correct commands.

In order for the acquired puppy to grow up as a strong and healthy dog, it is necessary to pay special attention to the selection of young animals. Experts recommend purchasing puppies that are 2 months old. It is almost impossible to choose the best puppy in a litter at an earlier age due to the lack of pronounced signs of a strong dog and future coat tone.

Dog handlers do not recommend purchasing puppies in spontaneous and unauthorized markets, where sellers sell animals without appropriate documents.To purchase a purebred red husky, you need to contact professional breeders. Before making a final decision on buying a beast, you should check not only his passport and vaccinations, but also the conditions of keeping the young.

In the presence of even the slightest deviations from sanitary and hygienic standards it is necessary to abandon the planned event... Due to its high intellectual abilities, the puppy quickly masters in a new space and adopts the rhythm of life and the peculiarities of communication of a new family.

For information on how to properly feed a husky, see the next video.