Selection guide - Avoid puppy mills!

AVOID PUPPY MILLS! Most puppies sold in pet stores are bred in the dirtiest, most abusive to the parents environments. Do NOT buy a Siberian Husky from a pet store - regardless of what the store tells you, the health of that dog is not a top concern.

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Selection guide - A good breeder will most likely ask you to visit

A good breeder will most likely ask you to visit. Be sure to do so - you can learn a lot about the puppies. Check the living conditions of the dogs. Are they clean? Do they have constant access to fresh water? Does the mother appear healthy?

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Selection guide - How to find good quality puppy

Once you select a quality breeder, the rest is easy! Whether or not you get the pick of the litter doesn't matter as much - good quality Huskies have good quality puppies.

Pick your puppy based on temperament - is this a dog you can live with? Do his eyes seem bright and intelligent? Check the puppy's nails and teeth - if they are sharp and white, it's a good sign of health. Check his coat - is it soft and silky? Most puppies have some form of dandruff, so don't worry about that.

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Selection guide - Start researching breeders

Start researching breeders. A good breeder breeds for three things:
1) Health
2) Temperament
3) Quality

A good breeder will typically only have one to two litters a year. Also, a good breeder will care where the puppies end up - if they don't request info from you such as if you have a yard, kids, other dogs, etc., avoid buying a puppy from them.

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DOG FAQ - What is the price for a Siberian husky?

Some recent prices posted at one web resource for Siberian husky puppies range from $300 to $850.

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DOG FAQ - Can I trust a breeder?

An honest breeder will appreciate your interest in a determined breed and will give you a date. Try always to visit the place; even if it is far away, cause it is better to travel some distance rather than receive a wrong bred dog or a sick one. Breeders working at small range always have litters of puppy living at their homes. This guarantees that these dogs are used to domestic life since their birth. Temperament will change from one dog to another, and some will be more dominant than others. The most dominant are usually the first at the time of eating, pushing his brothers away from food. Puppy sleep for long periods, so that doesn't mean they are sick. Watch them all for a while before making up your mind.

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DOG FAQ - How to Choose a Siberian Husky puppy Breeder?

There are many ways and places of getting a Siberian puppy. How to choose a Siberian puppy can by facilitated by attending exhibitions. Dog shoes could be fruitful if you are looking for a dog that can compete in the future. Details of these exhibitions can be found in national publications about dogs.

These publications usually have information about breeders offering pedigree dogs for sale. A common breed puppy is not hard to find, but one from a special breed could take some time. In some countries there are guides, published and revised yearly, with details about available breeders and breeds. Any national canine club can also help you with information. Generally, rare breeds and puppies of a very appreciated one, are very expensive. Sometimes, a breeder can have a puppy with some imperfection at a very cheap price. Be careful with those with some physical defect, cause in the long run they could be more expensive. Your veterinarian can also recommend you some breeder as long as his dogs are not too expensive.

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DOG FAQ - Will my Siberian Husky listen to me?

Who's the Boss? - Because the Siberian Husky is a pack animal, they will establish a hierarchy, or 'pecking order' for dominance. Puppy kindergarten classes and general obedience classes are highly recommended for proper socialization and training. Consistency with training is extremely important or a Siberian Husky will 'walk all over you'. Siberian Husky should be outgoing and friendly. Proper socialization and training should help to ensure that your puppy or dog learns manners. People who have owned a Siberian Husky are typically familiar with the saying, "Being Owned By A Siberian Husky". Allowing a dog to "Own" you is NOT reccomended. Be sure to be your dogs Pack Leader!

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DOG FAQ - Are Siberians high energy dogs?

Yes and No. Each dog is an individual and energy levels vary, but as a general rule, they do have lots of energy. If you do not give them enough mental and physical exercise they will become hyperactive.

High Voltage - This is a high energy breed, especially for the first two years of life. Siberian Husky not usually suited for people who won't provide any exercise opportunities for the dog or leave them in a crate for long periods of time. Crate training is recommended both for the safety of your home, but also for the safety of the puppy; however, if your work schedule has you away from the house for much more than 8 hours a day, you will come home to a very anxious puppy.

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