If you are thinking about purchasing / owing a husky then take a look at the the items below.
We are not breeding any puppies or have any plans to breed at this moment
in time. If and when we are ready they will be available to approved home's only.
If you have or not considered a welfare husky dog, take a look at the following two links.
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Siberian
Husky.
To assist you in deciding whether he is the dog for you. Please pay particular attention to the "minus'
points" - your Sibe is most unlikely to be an exception to the rule.
The Good Points
1. Friendly with people of all ages.
2. An honest dog- his body language and voice can be taken at face value- he says what he means.
3. He has no guarding instinct and will greet and kiss an intruder the same as any other visitor.
4. Gregarious- he likes company.
5. Youthful in outlook, he often reaches 14 years of age, sometimes 16 or more.
6. Robust athletic constitution.
7. Good travellers, new sights and sounds do not upset them.
8. Intelligent and mischievous.
9. Easygoing and forgiving.
10. Clean, little or no doggy smell. Some people allergic to dogs can tolerate Siberian Husky fur.
11. Straightforward to groom.
12. They do not often bark, but they do howl like a wolf- often just for the joy of it.
13. This may be a disadvantage in some neighborhood's.
14. They do not require as much food for their size as many other breeds.
15. Not fussy eaters (but see minus point 12).
16. Get on well with other well adjusted canines. However they will take up a challenge if offered.
The above assumes a normal puppyhood and socialization.
The Minus Points
1. Not a one-man dog- any human will do- this may be seen as a lack of loyalty.
2. He will not guard your home or property.
3. Strong desire to run. If he gets free he will run so far he will be lost, if not hit by a car or train,
or shot by a farmer.
4. Cannot be relied on to return to you on command. He will decide whether or not to return for himself,
knowing that you cannot catch him.
5. Too independent and strong willed generally to be a candidate for obedience training/work.
6. Keen and efficient hunter and killer. Cannot be trusted with non-canine pets or livestock of any sort.
On occasion been known to accept into the pack a cat that he is brought up with, but all others will be regarded as fair game.
Please note - huskies have been known to kill cats, that they have lived happily with for many years, for no obvious reason.
7. Like any dog- must be exercised to keep him fit and contented, but this must be done ON lead.
8. Can be very destructive, especially when young and/or if left alone for a long time.
9. Needs company, either human or canine, and is miserable without it.
10. Needs a safely enclosed exercise area. Your garden must be fully fenced and secure. Six foot high fencing
USUALLY enough. Check neighbours will not object to high fences. Take care he cannot dig his way out beneath it, and do not
leave dustbins etc near the fence or he may use them to get over the top. Keep the garden gate locked, otherwise there is
a risk that visitors, window cleaners etc may leave them open.
11. Your garden is unlikely to remain neat and tidy with a Sibe, rampaging happily within.
12. He needs correct feeding- breeders will be able to tell you which foods suit Sibes and which can cause
problems.
13. Moults twice a year. The quantity of fur shed can surprise you, especially in spring when the winter
coat is replaced by a shorter, thinner summer coat.
14. You need an understanding and experienced veterinary surgeon. Sibes are sensitive to some drugs, particularly
anaesthetics, sedatives and tranquillisers. This is due to their relatively low metabolic rate and lack of body fat. Also
the bulk of their fur can lead vets to overestimate their weight and so overdose them. Sibes should always be weighed accurately
beforehand to avoid this.
Breed Standard
General Appearance
Medium-sized working sled-dog, quick and light on feet. Free and graceful in action, with well furred body,
erect ears and brush tail. Proportions reflect a basic balance of power, speed and endurance, never appearing so heavy or
coarse as to suggest a freighting animal, nor so light and fragile as to suggest a sprint-racing animal. Males are masculine
but never coarse, bitches feminine but without weakness of structure. Muscle firm and well developed, no excess weight.
Characteristics
Medium size, moderate bone, well balanced proportions, ease and freedom of movement, and good disposition.
Temperament
Friendly and gentle, alert and outgoing. Does not display traits of the guard dog, not suspicious with strangers
or aggressive with dogs but some measure of reserve expected in mature dog. Intelligent, tractable and eager disposition.
An agreeable companion and willing worker.
Head and Skull
Medium size in proportion to the body, presents a finely chiselled fox-like appearance. Slightly rounded
on top, tapering gradually from widest point to eyes. Muzzle medium length and width, neither snipy nor coarse, tapering gradually
to rounded nose. Tip of nose to stop equidistant from stop to occiput. Stop clearly defined but not excessive. Line of the
nose straight from the stop to tip. Nose black in grey, tan or black dogs; liver in copper dogs; and may be flesh-coloured
in pure white. In winter, pink-streaked ‘snow nose’ is acceptable.
Eyes
Almond-shaped, moderately spaced and set obliquely. Any shade of blue or brown, one of each colour, or parti-colours
equally acceptable. Expression keen, but friendly, interested, even mischievous.
Ears
Medium size, relatively close together, triangular in shape, the height slightly greater than width at base.
Set high on head, strongly erect, the inner edges being quite close together at the base, when the dog is at attention carried
practically parallel. Slightly arched at the back. Thick, well furred outside and inside, tips slightly rounded.
Mouth
Lips well pigmented, close fitting. Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e.
upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Medium length and thickness, arched and carried proudly erect when standing. When moving at a trot, extended
so that the head is carried slightly forward.
Forequarters
Shoulder blade well laid back, upper arm angles slightly backward from point of shoulder to elbow, never
perpendicular to the ground. Muscle holding shoulder to rib cage firm and well-developed. Straight or loose shoulders highly
undesirable. Viewed from the front, forelegs moderately spaced, parallel and straight with elbows close to the body, turning
neither in nor out. Viewed from the side, pasterns slightly sloping, wrist strong but flexible. Length from elbow to ground
slightly more than distance from elbows to top of withers. Bone proportionate, never heavy. Dewclaws may be removed.
Body
Straight and strong, with level topline from withers to croup. Medium length, not cobby, nor slack from
excessive length. In profile, body from point of shoulder to rear point of croup slightly longer than height from ground to
top of withers. Chest deep and strong but not too broad, deepest point being just behind and level with elbows. Ribs well
sprung from spine but flattened on sides to allow for freedom of action. Loins slightly arched, well muscled, taut and lean,
narrower than rib cage with a slight tuck-up. Croup slopes away from spine at an angle, but never so steeply as to restrict
the rearward thrust of hind legs.
Hindquarters
Viewed from rear, hindlegs moderately spaced and parallel. Upper thighs well muscled and powerful, stifles
well bent, hock joint well defined and set low to ground. Dewclaws, if any, should be removed.
Feet
Oval, not long, turning neither in nor out in natural stance. Medium size, compact, well furred and slightly
webbed between toes. Pads tough and thickly cushioned. Trimming of fur between toes and around feet permissible.
Tail
Well furred, of round, fox brush shape set on just below level of topline and usually carried over back
in graceful sickle curve when dog at attention. When carried up, tail should not curl too tightly, nor should it curl to either
side of body, or snap flat against back. Hair on tail of medium length and approximately same length all round. A trailing
tail is normal for dog when working or in repose.
Gait/Movement
Smooth and seemingly effortless. Quick and light on feet, gaited on a loose lead at a moderately fast trot,
exhibiting good reach in forequarters and good drive in hindquarters. When walking, legs move in parallel, but as speed increases,
gradually angling inward to single track .As pad marks converge, forelegs and hindlegs carried straight with neither elbows
nor stifles turning in nor out, each hindleg moving in path of foreleg on same side. Topline of back remaining firm and level
during gaiting.
Coat
Double, and medium in length, giving a well furred appearance, never so long as to obscure clean-cut outline
of dog. Undercoat soft and dense; of sufficient length to support outer coat. Guard hairs of outer coat straight and somewhat
smooth-lying, never harsh, rough or shaggy, too silky nor standing straight off from body. Absence of undercoat during shedding
normal. No trimming of fur on any part of dog, except feet.
Colour
All colours and markings, including white, allowed. Variety of markings on head is common, including many
striking patterns not found in other breeds.
Size
Height: dogs: 53-60 cms (21-231/2 ins) at withers; bitches: 51-56 cms (20-22 ins) at withers. Weight: dogs:
20.-27 kgs (45-60 lbs); bitches: 16-23 kgs (35-50 lbs). Weight should be in proportion to height. These measurements represent
the extremes in height and weight, with no preference given to either extreme. A dog should not exceed 60 cms (231/2 ins)
or a bitch exceed 56 cms (22 ins).
Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the
fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
Note
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended.
