Dear Husky Lover,
As you know the Siberian Husky is a very special
breed of dog, and we use the phrase 'dog' very lightly.
They are wonderful companions and excellent hunters.
They enjoy the hunt for small game as in rabbits, mice,
snakes, and other small rodents. They are very curious,
and love to play; chase is a favorite. They run in
packs, as do their ancestors, the Wolf. They do display
a lot of the wolf characteristics, except they are very
kind, timid, and are not normally an aggressive breed at
all. They adjust and adapt very well to almost any
situation and climate. The Siberian Husky loves cold
weather and is very adaptable for cooler climate. You
will find that your new Husky friend is very intelligent.
They seem to be able to read your moods and behaviors;
they seem to know just what you need from them and when.
Another very good point is that they are very
well-behaved indoors. They are not a clumsy breed
indoors at all; it's as if they tip-toe around
everything very concerned that nothing is broken or
disturbed. Even with their very fluffy tails, they
prance around knowing that they are to be careful.
They love to be loved, especially by young children;
they play very gently with them, almost as if they
realize that this is a very valuable part of the family.
The Siberian Husky does not bark as do all other
breeds, but they howl,(or we call it singing), to let
others know they are here and just for general
information to other wild life. They also love to talk;
it's not English, of course, but you will understand.
They also love to dig; they get great pleasure out of
digging a nice size hole. It's not all for pleasure,
though. The hole also serves a purpose; they will lay
in the hole when the weather is very warm. The damp
soil helps keep them cool. We have provided a small
pool for this purpose. They drink and are able to cool
off all at once. If the digging is a concern to you,
a great suggestion is do what we have done. We have a
load of top soil brought in and placed at the back of
our property every Spring. Then on the weekend, we all
fill in holes. It's great fun, and you're also spending
time with your pet in its environment.
All Huskies have three layers of hair (which
explains their adaptability to cool climates). Huskies
molt, or shed, this hair twice a year. You can remove
the hair by purchasing the proper under coat brush or by
taking your pet to a groomer, and there they will have
the appropriate tools to remove the unwanted hair. It
is very important to remove this unneeded hair
especially in the summer, because your pet could
overheat if the old coat isn't removed. Most other
breeds shed all year around, so don't get discouraged
over the molting process. Huskies love to run and
play tag, so please keep this in mind. They need
adequate running room to assure they get the proper
amount of exercise required. Please remember they are
not happy on a CHAIN (would you be?).
Our puppies are AKC Registered and vet-checked by
Dr. Gore at the Elizabethtown Animal Hospital, which
includes all worming and all necessary shots for this
age. Mother and father are on the premises for your
viewing. All puppies are fed a dry, high protein food,
which is very important for proper development. They
have plenty of fresh water which puppies seem to drink
a lot. The puppies live in what we refer to as the
'nursery'. They have music which is relaxing for them.
Their bedding is changed and washed twice daily. The
ceiling fan is turned on to help ventilate the nursery.
They potty outside. They have a doggy door which leads
to a large fenced area, which is scooped twice daily and
sprayed down. As far as providing adequate comfort
outside, we have set up dog houses and put fresh straw
in every week. This serves as bedding as well as
comfort. Straw is distributed around the houses as well
as the yard to help try and keep the area dry during our
wet periods. All puppies are very clean; they have no
lice nor fleas. We provide lots of raw hide for them to
chew on as well as wood blocks. The raw hide is good
for their teeth; it helps to remove plaque and promotes
strong teeth. It also helps keep the puppies from
chewing on you.
If interested, email me at the address below, or you
can call at (502)737-6265. If no answer, please leave
message.
