Q&A for How to Identify a Siberian Husky

Whether purebred or mixed breed dogs are better is a matter of opinion. Purebred dogs are prone to more health problems because of the passing on of similar genes, but they are also bred for temperament. Mixed breeds are at a lower risk for health concerns but are not bred for temperament, so it can be hard to know how one will behave, especially if the parents' breeds are unknown. You can decide for yourself whether you prefer purebred or mixed breed dogs.

Siberian huskies have a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. They are a relatively healthy breed, so health concerns are not as prevalent, allowing them to live long lives.

Siberian huskies and golden retrievers typically get along well with other dogs, though poodles prefer the company of people over other dogs. However, if first introduced to the other dogs at an early age, the three could surely get along very well.

Siberian huskies are known for being a very friendly breed to both people and other dogs and enjoy being around them. However, they are not the easiest breed to train as they are a bit independent-minded, though they are intelligent.

No dog should be fed sausages. Some sausages can contain spices like garlic or onion that are toxic to dogs or can cause medical issues. Even those that don't have high amounts of fat, which by itself can lead to illness or obesity, among other issues.

A Siberian husky's coat is typically straight and smooth, but it does also give off an appearance of being well-furred, and the undercoat in particular is of a high density and softness. This may resemble "wooliness". Note that it is never overly long, harsh-textured, or shaggy, but if your dog's coat is not either of these, they are likely a purebred if they resemble a Siberian husky in all other ways.

Siberian huskies have a better tolerance to cold than heat and do better in colder climates. However, they can do just fine in the heat also, as long as they are not exercised in extremely hot weather. If a location gets into very high temperatures, it is best to keep the dog indoors.

Due to their high prey drive and other natural instincts, it's not uncommon for a Siberian husky puppy to bite. If one does begin to bite, it needs to be trained not to do so as biting can become more severe as the puppy grows older.

Yes. A Siberian husky and rough collie have the potential to get along very well together. Both are friendly breeds that typically get along well with other dogs, and both require regular exercise and activity, making them great companions for one another.

Yes! Siberian huskies are very capable of performing service tasks because of their intelligence and loyalty. That being said, they are not a very common service breed, and their high energy and stubbornness may require some extra training to handle.

A Siberian husky can be any color, though typically you will see one that is a solid color, such as black, red, or grey, with white markings. They may also be "agouti," which resembles a wolf in appearance.