Red Husky: features of color and content

The life of a modern person consists of a huge number of problems and stressful situations. Scientists from around the world have proven that pets, especially dogs, can improve the emotional state of people. Funny, affectionate and moving animals give their owners a huge amount of positive and save them from loneliness.

Husky is one of the most beautiful breeds of dogs, which is characterized by a wide color range of hair. This feature is caused by the presence of black pigment - eumelanin, and yellow - pheomelanin. In the process of combining these components, the animal’s hair acquires various color shades. A characteristic feature of the husky is the presence of a unique color and pattern for each individual. The classic colors of dogs are white-gray and black-and-white. Less common colors:

• the black;
• white;
• ginger;
• pale yellow;
• brown.

Red-haired husky with blue eyes - an amazingly beautiful animal. If you look at the dog from a long distance, you can confuse it with a fox. The dog looks especially impressive in the sun, which makes the coat even brighter, more saturated and fiery. This species has a brown outline around the lips and eyes. There is also a less saturated color - light red and gray-red (fawn).

It is impossible to meet purely red husky, without a splash of white, the coat must be diluted with light colors. The undercoat color of these dogs can be white, gray and cream.Often on the face you can see a masked pattern, and at the base of the nose - a double line. The most common eye color is blue, but brown is also found. A heterochromia may also be a feature of this breed, which is not a defect.

The maximum weight of males is 30 kg and females is 25. The height of adult animals can reach 60 cm. The average age of the animal is 13 years. Dogs have a thick coat of medium length, with a soft undercoat. The wide head of the animal in the occipital area gradually narrows in the area of ​​the muzzle. The shape of the ears is triangular, with a pointed apex. The tail is set high, richly covered with wool and has a semicircular shape. The animal has powerful limbs with a developed muscular system.

Character Features:

• playfulness;
• non-aggressiveness;
• devotion;
• friendliness;
• high intellectual abilities;
• lack of watchdog and hunting instincts;
• independence;
• compatibility with other pets;
• waywardness;
• good-natured attitude to strangers;
• submission only to the owner-leader.

Long breeding work allowed specialists to obtain several subspecies of this breed:

• indoor (mini-husky) - a miniature dog that has a pretty and decorative appearance;
• alaskan - a hardy and strong animal that is used in sports competitions and has a high price range;
• Sakhalin - a rare breed that the inhabitants of the north use to drive and transport goods;
• japanese - a rare species on the verge of extinction;
• Siberian - beautiful and elegant animals that participate in exhibitions and competitions.

Dog handlers divide animals into the following types:

• workers;
• exhibition;
• racing.

In order for the pet to grow and develop harmoniously, it needs to create the most comfortable living conditions. Husky are unpretentious animals that need a minimum amount of attention.

The selected relaxation area should be equipped with a special mattress made of nylon. When choosing containers for feed and food, preference should be given to iron or metal plates. Novice dog breeders should pay attention to other, equally important items:

• collar;
• leash;
• comb for combing;
• cell for training and overexposure;
• rubber toys;
• gel mats.

In the apartment where the mobile animal lives, all fragile and expensive objects, shoes, clothes and electrical wires should be hidden. An energetic and active animal needs daily walks in the fresh air. Even during severe frosts, do not neglect this event. For maximum energy consumption, the owner should come up with interesting games for the pet and various power loads.

Husky feel more comfortable, and bring less trouble on the territory of a private house. The owner must take care of creating a spacious aviary with a booth and a canopy. In the summer, dogs love to hide from the sun, so a canopy should be mandatory.

This breed belongs to clean species that take care of themselves, but in order to avoid an unpleasant smell, a pet must be bathed every 6 months. The change of wool occurs twice a year. During molting, special attention should be paid combing out old wool. This procedure should be performed. at least 2 times a week. Specialists recommend using a comb with rare teeth.

Dogs need in the regular adjustment of the nail plates, as well as in the lubrication of the pads with moisturizing ointments. Fur between the fingers is better to constantly cut.This breed has an increased tendency to eye diseases, so the pet should regularly clean its eyes with special means and instill ophthalmic drops.

Twice a month you need to inspect the ears, and if necessary, carefully clean them with cotton swabs. Feeding with natural products can trigger the formation of tartar and plaque. To remove them, you must contact special veterinary clinics.

Red husky are unpretentious not only in content, but also in food. Pets can be fed both dry and natural food. Experts do not recommend combining and simultaneously using these products. The diet of an adult dog should consist of two meals a day with high-quality feed.

The list of recommended natural products:

• beef;
• rabbit meat;
• turkey poultry;
• sea ​​fish;
• offal;
• cereals (buckwheat, millet, oats);
• eggs
• cottage cheese;
• kefir;
• vegetables (beets, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, zucchini, pumpkin).

To maintain the vitamin-mineral balance in the body, you need to use special vitamin supplements, which should include the following components: vitamins C, B, D, A, E, copper, calcium, iodine, zinc and iron. These additives perform the following functions:

• strengthening immunity;
• prevention of the development of skin and muscle diseases;
• prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
• restoration of reproductive functions;
• strengthening the nervous and circulatory system;
• acceleration of metabolic processes.

In order for the animal to please not only with its appearance, but also with its behavior and manners, it is necessary to begin classes on its training and training from the first months of life. For maximum results, owners should not only give commands, but also study the features of the character of the husky. A pretty, playful and affectionate animal has a difficult and wayward character.

The pet will only obey an authoritative and imperious person who has inner strength and energy. Training should be regular and not interrupted at the request of the dog. Realizing that you can evade classes, the pet will increasingly resort to this trick.

Basic principles of home schooling:

• the presence of a single position among all family members;
• regular performance of tasks;
• perseverance and perseverance;
• maintaining the attention of the animal throughout the training;
• inadmissibility of physical and moral punishment;
• regular rewards for good behavior and correctly executed teams.

In order for the acquired puppy to grow up a strong and healthy dog, special attention must be paid to the choice of young animals. Experts recommend purchasing puppies that have reached the age of 2 months. It is almost impossible to choose the best puppy in the litter at an earlier age due to the lack of pronounced signs of a strong dog and future coat tone.

Dog handlers do not recommend purchasing puppies in spontaneous and unauthorized markets, where sellers sell animals without appropriate documents. To purchase a purebred red husky, you need to contact a professional breeder. Before making a final decision on the purchase of the beast, you should check not only his passport and vaccinations, but also the conditions of the young.

In the presence of even the slightest deviations from sanitary and hygiene standards it is necessary to abandon the planned event. Thanks to its high intellectual abilities, the puppy quickly assimilates in a new space and adopts the rhythm of life and communication features of the new family.

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