Dog care - Bathe the dog infrequently

Bathe the dog infrequently. The Siberian husky is a very clean dog and grooms itself like a cat.

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Dog care - Be prepared for a annual or biannual shed fest

Be prepared for a annual or biannual shed fest. This dog's undercoat is thick and lush. While they shed very little most of the year, for a few weeks a siberian husky will lose more hair than you'd think is possible.

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Dog care - Learn about the health problems

Learn about the health problems associated with this breed: cataracts, corneal dystrophy, glaucoma, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) and central progressive retinal atrophy (CPRA) (genetic eye disorders), hip dysplasia and zinc-deficiency disease.

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Dog care - Keep your Siberian husky's weight down

Keep your Siberian husky's weight down. This should not be difficult since they eat less than most breeds their size.

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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 - Also consider adoption

Also consider adoption - there are Siberian Husky Rescue groups across the country who all have wonderful family dogs for adoption. If you are going to adopt an adult dog, be sure to bring any other dogs you own and your kids to meet him BEFORE you adopt him.

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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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Selection guide - Begin by researching the Siberian Husky breed

Begin by researching the Siberian Husky breed. Buying a dog for looks is NEVER a good idea. Huskies are very intelligent which means they will ofen decide whether it's worth obeying you.

Websites to check out: http://www.shca.org/ - Siberian Husky Club of America
http://www.akc.org/breeds/siberian_husky/index.cfm - AKC Siberian Husky Info

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