The Siberian Husky Breed Standard

Article Title: The Siberian Husky Breed Standard
Author: A Preston

Never get a Siberian Husky puppy from a pet store or Internet
site, because that supports inhumane puppy mills. Get a Siberian
Husky from a breeder or rescue, and know the breed standard when
you go. Siberian Huskies come in a wide variety of colors. They
should look like they are strong athletes that can pull sleds on
marathon runs. Other faults for show-quality Siberian Huskies
include too curly a tail, floppy ears and cow hocks. It is very
hard to find a show quality Siberian Husky.

If you are thinking of getting a Siberian Husky from a shelter
or Siberian Husky rescue, a good place to find out about the
kind of dog you are getting is through studying the breed
standard. If you want to show your Siberian Husky, then you
really should get your dog from a reputable Siberian Husky
breeder. If you do go that route, then you will need to know the
breed standard just to be sure you are getting your money's
worth.

Never get a puppy, Siberian Husky or any other kind, from a pet
store or an Internet site that sells puppies and ships them to
you anywhere in the country. These places are usually supplied
directly by puppy mills, and the Internet sites are usually
fronts for the puppy mills themselves. In a puppy mill, dogs are
stuck into wire cages stacked on top of each other so the dung
and urine passes through. The owners perform all veterinary
functions. They are grisly places.

It has only been in the last few decades that Huskies were bred
for looks rather than for function. This shows in a great many
purebred Siberian Huskies, which is one of the reasons why they
can be abandoned. Some people not only want a purebred Siberian
husky, they want one that looks like the fictional ideal of the
Siberian Husky set out in the American Kennel Club. For the most
part, Siberian Huskies are abandoned through no fault of their
own.

The ideal Siberian Husky is about fifty pounds and twenty-two
inches high at the shoulder. His or her coat is double layered
and not too frizzy, silky or too long. He or she does not have
dewclaws, knock-knees, an overbite or a muzzle that is either to
pointed or too blunt. All of his or her body parts in proportion
to give a look of a smoothly flowing, athletic little wolf.

According to reliable Siberian Husky information, not all
purebred Huskies have pointed ears. The puppies are born with
floppy ears that do not stand up until the puppy is about six
months old. But sometimes, the ears just stay floppy. Huskies
also should not have a tightly curled tail for showing, or have
too low a tail set however, this happens a lot in purebred
Huskies.

Huskies should have jaws that match each other with what's
called a scissors bite. They should not have an under bite like
a bulldog or an overbite. Huskies should appear athletic and
ready for action. Huskies are built for economical speed in
harsh climates. They should stand squarely. Purebred Huskies can
get a disqualifying fault called "cow hocks", which are
knock-knees of the hind legs. Many purebred Huskies fall short
of the breed standard somewhere. This is why a show quality
Husky is so hard to find.

About The Author: Andrew Preston collects and researches about
dog breeds, including Siberian Huskies. The Siberian Husky breed
has very specific standards as laid out by the American Kennel
Club. If potential owners had more Siberian Husky information
before getting a dog there would be far fewer abandoned.
http://www.siberianhuskyguide.com

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