Medium Working Group

Siberian Husky

Also called Chukcha and Sibe

Great with kids
Needs space
Needs lots of exercise
Sheds a lot

The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog from Siberia. They are known for their thick, double coat, which can be black, white, grey, or red and white in color. Siberian Huskies are friendly, outgoing, and loyal, and make great family pets. They are active and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy.

Weight: 35–60 lb (16–27 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 20–24 in (51–60 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Double
Origin: Siberia, Russia

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Friendly with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds heavily
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Friendly Gentle Independent Mischievous Outgoing

Coat colours

Agouti, black, black and white, gray, gray and white, red, red and white, sable and white

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	44–60 lb (20–27 kg)	35–51 lb (16–23 kg)
Height	21–24 in (53–60 cm)	20–22 in (51–56 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)