4 Types and Breeds of Husky Dogs

4 Types and Breeds of Husky Dogs

top animals TV four types and breeds of husky dogs [Music] husky is a general name for a sled type of dog used in northern regions differentiated from other sled dog types by their fast pulling style they are an ever-changing crossbreed of the fastest dogs the Alaskan Malamute by contrast is the largest and oldest of the Arctic sled dogs and was used for heavier loads Huskies are used in sled dog racing in recent years companies have been marketing tourists Drex with dog sleds for adventure travelers in snow regions as well Huskies are also today kept as pets and groups work to find new pet homes for retired racing and adventure trekking dogs Huskies are energetic and athletic they usually have a thick double coat that can be gray black copper red or white their eyes are typically pale blue although they may also be brown green blue yellow or heterochronic Huskies are more prone to some degree of uveitis than most other breeds number one Siberian Husky a Siberian Huskies coat is thicker than that of most other dog breeds comprising two layers a dense undercoat and a longer top coat of short straight guard hairs it protects the dogs effectively against harsh Arctic winters but the coat also reflects heat in the summer it is able to withstand temperatures as low as minus 50 to minus 60 degrees Celsius minus 58 to minus 76 degrees Fahrenheit the undercoat is often absent during shedding their thick coats require weekly grooming siberian huskies come in a variety of colors and patterns usually with white paws and legs facial markings and tail tip the most common coats are black and white then less common copper red and white gray and white pure white and the rare agouti coat though many individuals have blondish or piebald spotting striking masks spectacles and other facial markings occur in wide variety merle coat patterns are not allowed the American Kennel Club allows all coat colors from black to pure white the breed standard indicates that the male’s of the breed are ideally between 21 and 24 inches 53 and 61 centimeters tall at the withers and weighing between 45 and 60 pounds 20 and 27 kilograms females are smaller growing to between 20 to 22 inches 51 to 56 centimeters tall at the withers and weighing between 35 to 50 pounds 16 to 23 kilograms Siberian Huskies are widely regarded for both their strength and their intelligence thus a diligent trainer has an ideal candidate in a dog one that learns new commands quickly can perform a wide variety of actions and can adapt to almost any circumstance by that same token however owners will find that if left without mental stimulation Huskies will bore and can become destructive on account of the sighs Huskies do howl though the trait can be managed with proper training though docile by nature and not a highly territorial breed Huskies can be predatory and so before proper training care should be taken with the husky around smaller animals both in and outside of the home number two Alaskan Husky the Alaskan Husky is not considered a pure breed it is defined only by its purpose which is that of a highly efficient sled dog the Husky is a blend of various northern breeds chosen particularly for skills such as pulling specializations in type exist within the category such as frating dogs sprint Alaskans gyro hound and distance Alaskans the ideal height for adult male Siberian Huskies is from 21 to 23 point 5 inches at the withers for females the ideal is from 20 to 22 inches at the withers the weight of the individual dog should be in good proportion to the height but typically males should weigh between 45 and 60 pounds and females should weigh 35 to 50 pounds Huskies are slightly longer than they are tall the Siberian Husky spots a thick double coat of medium length hair the undercoat is dense and sort while the top coat is straight and the top coat is made up of straight guard hair the coat sheds heavily year-round and twice a year the dog will blow his entire coat Huskies come in many colors and patterns many are unique to the breed regardless of color they usually sport white paws legs faces and tail tips the most common husky colors are black and white gray and white copper and white or pure white personality like appearance will vary widely between Alaskan Huskies depending upon what traits have been bred into them generally speaking they are a vocal and affectionate dog with a natural inclination towards cuddling with other dogs and people it is not unusual for Alaskan Husky puppies to walk up to a strange dog and attempt to instigate a round of cuddling the Alaskan Husky is known as an exceptionally athletic high-energy dog with amazing endurance that will never seem to get tired as such they are not suitable for urban apartment life or small homes this is a breed that requires a lot of space and a lot of exercise bill Alaskan Husky is generally a healthy dog some strains are prone to genetic health problems similar to those found in purebred dog breeds these may include PRA hypothyroidism etc dogs with a congenital deformation of the larynx termed Weezer’s occasionally occur this disorder typically causes the dog to make a wheezing noise when breathing the defect is suspected to be genetically linked theories of common exterior traits among Weezer is abound but are conflicting and undocumented because mushers have selectively bred Alaskan Huskies to not be picky eaters Alaskan Huskies are prone to be garbage eaters in urban settings this tends to cause frequent stomach and bowel issues in urban Alaska number three the euro hound a euro hound also known as a euro dog or Scandinavian hound is a type of dog bred for sled dog racing the Euro houndes typically cross spread from the Alaskan Husky group and any of a number of pointing breeds as the Euro hound is a carefully bred performance dog type rather than a Kennel Club registered purebred breed its appearance will vary characteristics of pointers Huskies and any other breeds used in breeding may show up in the dogs breeders may target a specific size or code length for the type of racing they do our pointers and most of our cross breeds have a weight of 1824 kilos fairly common features of 50% crosses are half dropped ears black with white blazing as shown in the photo or solid with patches of spots some completely spotted dogs appear as well once the percentage of pointer drops the dogs start to look more like Alaskan Huskies the Alaskan Husky sprint dog has been tightly bred for performance since sled dog racing began in Alaska the German Shorthaired Pointer and English Pointer gene pool is restricted by the fact that they are registered breeds but they too were bred for performance the Scandinavian pointers from which the first euro hounds came had been used historically for sled dog racing and hunting number four the Alaskan Malamute the Alaskan Malamute is powerful independent strong-willed and fun-loving its idea of great fun is to pull a sled or cart but it also loves to run and roam it is family oriented and as long as it is given daily exercise it is well-mannered in the home without proper exercise it can become frustrated and destructive it is friendly and sociable toward people but it may be aggressive towards strange dogs pets or livestock some can be domineering it tends to dig and howl this is a large breed but can vary greatly in height and weight Alaskan Malamutes range in size from 23 to 25 inches at the shoulder but their weight can span from under 75 to well over 100 pounds the acceptable AKC range however is between 75 and 100 the code of the Alaskan Malamute is a double coat the undercoat has an oily and woolly texture and can be as thick as two inches the outer guard code is coarse and stands off the body longer at the withers but not more than one inch off the sides of the body ears are small in proportion to the head and stand firmly erect when add attention the Alaskan Malamute is a heavy dog with a more formidable nature and structure than the Siberian Husky which is bred for speed the Alaskan Malamute is bred for power and endurance which is its original function and what the standard of the breed requires of Alaskan Malamute breeders the Alaskan Malamute is known for its friendly and affectionate nature towards humans this is a breed that has never met a stranger tending to greet everyone it comes in contact with as a long-lost friend the Alaskan Malamutes gregarious nature means that they do not make good guard dogs although their large size and wolf-like appearance can be intimidating to strangers their friendly and affectionate nature towards all humans also means that they are not considered as a one-man tai of dog [Music]