Brown huskies are the second most popular colors of this breed. Puppies with blue eyes look especially attractive. The color is very similar to black and white, only in place of a black shade - brown or chocolate. Colors range from pale brown to copper.
Breed features
The nature of this breed of dog is pretty tough. At the same time, she is smart, friendly, cheerful, playful, loving children and devoted to her master. The weight of the dog ranges from 17 to 27 kg. Its height at the withers is up to 55 cm. The piercing gaze of the animal distinguishes it from all other breeds. Interestingly, husky dogs are often born with colorful eyes. One may be yellow and the other blue.
Having decided to please themselves with a new pet, owners need to pay attention to his upbringing and the quality of training. The owners, who will take maximum care, will eventually receive a faithful and loving friend in their home.
Husky Care
If you decide to make a reliable friend, then note that it is better to get a pet when it is 5-8 weeks old. From this period, puppies can already exist without a mother. At 1.5-2 months, the dog is already forming its character and can be trained. Things to buy for your pet:
- leash;
- collar;
- dishes for food;
- muzzle;
- Toys
- comb for wool.
Caring for a pet is fairly straightforward. The most basic thing is nutrition and a sufficient amount of physical activity per day. A puppy is not able to perform well enough without activity.The owner should be aware that on the day it will be necessary to spend 3-4 hours with the beloved pet on the street so that the dog can splash out its energy. The air temperature for the dog does not matter, he knows how to adapt to any climatic conditions.
For walks to be effective, you need to play the ball with the puppy for at least half an hour and focus on endurance training.
How to keep in the apartment?
If you live in a city apartment and intend to bring a husky there, then be prepared that he needs a lot of space and traffic. In the old days, this breed was not kept in the apartment. Her destination was riding. Nowadays, huskies often run away from home, trying to see other beauties of the world. Also, animals are often stolen for the purpose of gaining resale.
If you walk with the dog a little, you run the risk of discovering a lot of spoiled household items. From the teeth of a pet, interior, wires, shoes, and many other easily accessible things can suffer.
This shortcoming is a good reason to train your pet from an early period.
Most husky owners buy cages in which they close their pet during their absence in the apartment. When returning home, it is important to immediately release the animal and give it freedom of movement. Also very important from an early age don’t spoil the dog, otherwise you risk raising an animal that will only cheat and annoy everyone around you.
Do not let him sleep in your bed, beg for food at the table and chew on household items.
Private house maintenance
Husky feel great, living in a private house. But it should be noted that this breed is very difficult to tolerate the sun's rays. Therefore, you need to build a canopy for your pet, which will allow you to hide from the scorching sun or rain. So that the dog could easily move, an aviary is being built for him. It is important not to forget about the desire for free movement of the animal - the more spacious the aviary, the better.
XAsuka is a sports dog, it can easily jump over an aviary in pursuit of a neighbor's game or start digging undercuts. Therefore, worry about a reliable fence with a steel mesh that will protect you from troubles.
Food
In the period up to 2 months, the pet should be fed 6 times a day. After two months, meals can be five times a day. When the pet is 4 months old, you can transfer it to a 4-time diet. And at 6 months it is quite possible to feed 3 times a day and maintain this regimen until ten months of age. Adult husky can be fed 1-2 times a day. It is important to observe the daily regimen and feed the dog at the same time every day. Also, do not forget to add vitamins to your pet (A, B, C, D, E, calcium, magnesium, zinc).
Before choosing vitamins for husky, consult your veterinarian.
Hygiene
From an early age, you need to teach your chocolate pet hygiene. Enough trouble brings the owners the process of molting the animal. In an adult dog, this happens 2 times a year. If the husky is in warm conditions, then molting may not be so noticeable. From childhood, you need to teach a puppy to combing at least 2 times a week. When his age is more than six months, then you can comb out once a week.
It is very important to observe the accuracy of the dog’s coat and make sure that no tangles are formed. If you suddenly find a tangled shred of wool, then remove it with scissors.
Caring for a puppy consists of such procedures.
- Bathing. Husky is a breed loving purity. The dog’s coat does not transmit any odor, so bathing with detergent is carried out no more than once a year.
- Ear and eye cleaning. Use a cotton swab to clean problem areas 1-2 times in 2 weeks. It must be disinfected before use.
- Teeth cleaning. Check your dog for plaque periodically. When you find this problem, go with the dog to the veterinary clinic to remove the tartar.
- Clipping a claw. Use special clippers for animals to cut their claws. This is done in the winter season.
Also pay attention to the length of the hair near the claws. It can prevent the animal from moving, so it must also be trimmed.
Diseases and Vaccinations
Husky is a type of strong and hardy dogs. But from the first days they need to be vaccinated. The first vaccination is carried out in 2 months with a repeat in a month. A few days (8-10) before vaccination, the dog needs to be given a special medicine for worms. After the injection, you need to monitor the husky regime. The dog must be quarantined for another 2 weeks. After this period, you can go out with the puppy. The next vaccination should be given to the dog when she is 1 year old.
Protect your pet from tick bites. They suffer a deadly disease of pyroplasmosis, which, without treatment, can be fatal. Most susceptible to diseases in husky eyes, ears, nervous system. These are the dog’s weak points. There is an upset stomach, diarrhea, lethargy, and temperature. Basically, this leads to non-compliance with the rules of nutrition. As a treatment, you need to give the puppy sorbents. If the problem persists for 2 weeks, then you should contact a veterinary clinic.
It is impossible to protect your pet from all problems, but following important recommendations and proper nutrition will help to minimize risks.
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