Mahaney Kennels
Siberian Husky
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These are pictures of "Sammi" (the red Husky) and "Panda" (the grey Husky). They
are the two mothers with the litters. They are also full sisters. The dog that Ben is holding
is "Damian" - the father of the pups.
The Siberian Husky originated in Siberia, where they were carefully bred for
over 3,000 years by the ancient Chukchis. Although Huskies look very much
like wolves, their resemblance is only a reflection of close adaptation to
the climatic demands of this breed's country of origin.
For most people, it's the Siberian's glacier-blue eyes that first
capture their attention. The breed standard does allow for eyes that are
brown, blue or one of each. Particolored eyes are also acceptable. Female
Siberians should stand twenty to twenty-two inches, males twenty-one to
twenty-three-and-one-half inches at the withers. Females should weigh
thirty-five to fifty pounds, males forty-five to sixty pounds. All colors
are allowed, from black to pure white, but most common are red and white,
black and white, gray and white, and copper and white.
The medium-length double coat of the Siberian consists of a soft,
fluffy undercoat covered by coarser, longer hair. The coat of the Husky
rarely emits the doggy odor common to so many other breeds. Huskies live
for 15 years or more.
Siberians don't make good guard dogs as they love everyone. They are
friendly, outgoing, loving, gentle, and alert.
Is a Husky right for you? Huskies need to be kept busy, and are extremely
social so they do not like to be left alone. They require lots of daily
excercise, but should always be kept on a leash, as they love to run. They
need to be kept in a strong, secure kennel, that is 6 feet high, with at
least 12 inches buried to prevent escaping.
A Husky will shed lots of hair twice a year, so a Husky may not be for you
if you or a family member suffers allergies to dog dander. The singing of
the Husky is usually music to the ears of the Husky fan, but may not be so
pleasant to your neighbor.
These comments are not meant to discourage you from buying a Siberian, but
merely to make you aware of what it takes to care for a Husky. We want to
be sure that our pups will be placed in homes that will appreciate them and
their beauty for years to come.
We raise Huskies of all colors as well as the beautiful pure whites. Call
for availability.
PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF PUPS.
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