Dog · FCI Group 5: Spitz & Primitive Types

Siberian Husky

Also: Husky Medium, 12–25 kg Lifespan 12–14 years Needs AC in summer
Siberian Husky
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Friendly with kidsVery good
Other petsGood
Approach to strangersFriendly
Energy levelVery high
Food habit & dietGood-quality complete food, 2 meals a day, adjusted to activity level.
Suitable climate · UAE noteBred for Arctic cold and poorly suited to UAE heat. Needs constant AC and exercise only in the coolest hours.
Heat tolerance 1/5
OriginSiberia, Russia
Average lifespan12–14 years
Origin & historyKept by the Chukchi people of Siberia as sled dogs; famous for the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska.
Grooming & careHigh: dense double coat sheds heavily. Brush often and never shave it, as the coat also shields from sun.

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