Sunday, January 18, 2015

The Adoption Of A Mini Husky

By Enid Hinton


Many people love the concept of larger dogs such as huskies. They are beautiful and highly intelligent animals. The problem many encounter with owning one is their size. There are restrictions on size and weight in most city apartments. The solution to this dilemma is many times found in miniature versions of the dog they want. One such dog that has become very popular is the mini husky.

Linda Spurlin introduced the first of this breed in 1970. She noticed the potential when one of her female dogs gave birth to puppies sired by a much smaller male of unknown lines. By choosing and breeding her dogs with smaller Alaskan and Siberian huskies, American Eskimos and Schipperke males she eventually created a designer puppy that displayed all of the attributes of standard huskies but in a miniature size.

The second breed was introduced in the 1990s by Bree Normandin. She used Siberian Huskies that she selected specifically for their smaller size over the years. Her line is accepted by kennel club officials as a miniature version of the Siberian Husky breed.

People who wish to adopt these dogs need to be aware of special needs that they have. They are a high energy dog and need to have a yard to run and play in. They also need to be walked daily to help prevent boredom. They have a thick coat that is moderately long and requires brushing and bathing on a regular basis. They shed heavily and even with regular grooming and can easily become matted.

Leaving these dogs outdoors can create problems. They crave contact with humans and may act out if left alone too much. Placing them in kennel crates inside the home is easily accomplished with training. Colder climates suite their nature best but warmer temperatures are not a serious problem if they have access to the home. They are good with children and other pets and very accepting of other people entering the house.

When adopting a dog you should make certain that the breeder is reputable. They need to demonstrate that they care about the animals and where they will be living. Most will ask questions about you and your home. They will also have a clean area where the puppies live and play, you should be given evidence of current shots and a report from the vet regarding the health of the puppy. Without these things you do not know that your puppy is happy and healthy when you bring him home.

Some potential pet owners are able to find adult miniature huskies in rescue shelters. These animals are less stressful than trying to raise a puppy and have other advantages because of their age. They may be house broken previously and they will have been neutered prior to adoption.

Miniature huskies are excellent companions for those who do not have room for a full sized dog. They will be able provide years of loyal dedication for their humans to enjoy.




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