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| Breed: Siberian Husky | Group (AKC): Working |  |
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| Country of Origin | Siberia |
| Type of coat | thick insulating, dense undercoat, copious shedding, very clean - no dog odor |
| Grooming | high maintenance, regular brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, one of the cleanest smelling dogs |
| Average height | 20-23 inches |
| Average weight | 35-60 pounds, males much larger than females |
| Activity level | very high |
| Watchdog | not recommended |
| Intelligence | high |
| Trainability | low, very obstinate |
| Compatibility with children | acceptable |
| Character | friendly, accepting |
| Ideal home environment | house with fenced yard, needs to run daily |
| Ideal owner | firm, competent leader with time to groom, exercise, and train, good jogging partner |
| Suggestions: | keep on one type of food, do not kennel for long periods, obedience training and socialization, no hot climates. |
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