The Chukchi tribe of the vast expanses in the northern Siberia was the nomadic tribe that livestock Siberian Husky dogs. The tribe is well known for their outstanding ability to reproduce these dogs fine in 3000 years. They were a people who lived inland and hunted along the shoreline and coastal they used dogs to retreat to the game, many times over very long distances. Their dogs were high and purely selective and, consequently, the Siberian Husky today is very directly descended from the original dogs belonging to the tribe of Chukotka.
The dog was little known in the United States or Europe until the first "Alaska Sweepstakes" (later known as the Iditarod) was implemented and a team of Siberian huskies won. Thereafter expeditions to the North Pole, Siberia is also a major player. This beautiful and intelligent race has become a favorite Russian explorers and has been widely used throughout Siberia. For many years he was known as the "Chukchi" dog, but in the United States as "Siberian Husky" was invented in Britain, while the same race is often called the "Arctic Husky ".
The Siberian Husky is a beautiful dog. The eyes are almond-shaped and slightly tilted, the skull is clean and refined, with very soft bristled well erect ears loans intelligent and alert look in the head. Often, it is really a mask, and sometimes the eyes are a pale blue or golden yellow in color. The coat is soft and densely hairy and can be of any color, usually very marked symmetrically. It is a dog of medium size, classified as a "working dog" with great endurance and speed is the main feature of the race. Because of its close association with the Chukchi tribe, is seen as a "family member", it is very people-oriented and dog did not as strong a "pack mentality", as for example the Alaskan Malamute and husky some of the other breeds that have been bred to pull a game exclusively.
The Siberian Husky entry of the American Kennel Club registry in 1930 and its popularity has grown beyond that of being just a Dog Show. It is widely used as a Therapy Dog, doing well in obedience and agility and is also, of course, still used as a running dog sled. The Sibe "as he is affectionately called, is a nice and friendly dog completely, fairly easy to train and eager to please. By temperament, he is not aggressive to other dogs and people. It is relatively easy for the bride, even though it has a thick coat, it is not excessively long and is easy to maintain because it is rare for mats and fully tested. In addition to all this, it is healthy breeds that has very little genetic abnormalities or hereditary problems. It is an adaptable dog, but certainly need lots of exercise, because it was bred to be a working dog and should be kept busy or he will find something to occupy himself. It is above all a "simple custodial" and a happy companion dog who likes to work for his master.
Sabtu, 17 November 2007
Minggu, 11 November 2007
Handling Dog Skin Allergies
Take note of your dog skin problems
It was under their beautiful fur coats that the world of uncomfortable and even painful skin diseases are often lurking. Dogs skin problems can be an indication of a more serious and even life-threatening condition.
Some of the most dog skin problems are dry skin, usually indicated by the appearance of "dandruff" or excessive shedding, various fungal infections, mite irritation, scabies, and rashes that may be the result of the season , environmental or food allergies. Other problems include dog skin tumors, seborrhea skin diseases, melanoma and infected wounds.
The fact is that many of these conditions are completely treatable and often preventable. Identifying the cause and prevent skin problems dog is a responsibility that comes with the role of owning a dog. However, as an animal-loving guardian, adequate care and treatment of an animal is a legal obligation.
The Food and seasonal allergies dog
Some of the most preventable dog skin problems are caused by allergic dogs. Dog allergies may be the result of seasonal conditions, environmental factors or symptoms of food allergies. Many dog owners are surprised to learn that food allergies are not always related to food or a new regime. A dog can develop intolerance to foods they have eaten for years.
This is not a rare event for a dog to develop a food allergy when their immune system can be compromised. Adding a digestive enzyme to a dog's daily ration of a premium all natural foods several times is all that is necessary to heal the skin. Dog food allergies are often an intolerance to abnormal additives and preservatives.
Dog seasonal allergies can include parasites allergies. The chips are, for example, quite uncomfortable for a dog, but some dogs are particularly sensitive to flea bites. Although chips can be present at any time during the year, the hot, dry summer, when conditions are the worst. Other possible seasonal allergies are irritating pollens in the spring and mites. Rural dogs are at risk of developing other seasonal allergies where crop dusting occurs, or if other chemicals are used around the farm or surrounding properties.
If your dog is uncomfortable and too chewing and biting his legs and the back, scratching himself badly, or shows any signs or symptoms at all boring of a skin condition, please seek the advice of an veterinarian immediately.
Prevention is better than cure, the best premium all natural diet is the first weapon against skin problems dog and dog allergies. Dog owners must regularly check their dog skin and the feeling of any cuts, bumps and other skin diseases.
It was under their beautiful fur coats that the world of uncomfortable and even painful skin diseases are often lurking. Dogs skin problems can be an indication of a more serious and even life-threatening condition.
Some of the most dog skin problems are dry skin, usually indicated by the appearance of "dandruff" or excessive shedding, various fungal infections, mite irritation, scabies, and rashes that may be the result of the season , environmental or food allergies. Other problems include dog skin tumors, seborrhea skin diseases, melanoma and infected wounds.
The fact is that many of these conditions are completely treatable and often preventable. Identifying the cause and prevent skin problems dog is a responsibility that comes with the role of owning a dog. However, as an animal-loving guardian, adequate care and treatment of an animal is a legal obligation.
The Food and seasonal allergies dog
Some of the most preventable dog skin problems are caused by allergic dogs. Dog allergies may be the result of seasonal conditions, environmental factors or symptoms of food allergies. Many dog owners are surprised to learn that food allergies are not always related to food or a new regime. A dog can develop intolerance to foods they have eaten for years.
This is not a rare event for a dog to develop a food allergy when their immune system can be compromised. Adding a digestive enzyme to a dog's daily ration of a premium all natural foods several times is all that is necessary to heal the skin. Dog food allergies are often an intolerance to abnormal additives and preservatives.
Dog seasonal allergies can include parasites allergies. The chips are, for example, quite uncomfortable for a dog, but some dogs are particularly sensitive to flea bites. Although chips can be present at any time during the year, the hot, dry summer, when conditions are the worst. Other possible seasonal allergies are irritating pollens in the spring and mites. Rural dogs are at risk of developing other seasonal allergies where crop dusting occurs, or if other chemicals are used around the farm or surrounding properties.
If your dog is uncomfortable and too chewing and biting his legs and the back, scratching himself badly, or shows any signs or symptoms at all boring of a skin condition, please seek the advice of an veterinarian immediately.
Prevention is better than cure, the best premium all natural diet is the first weapon against skin problems dog and dog allergies. Dog owners must regularly check their dog skin and the feeling of any cuts, bumps and other skin diseases.
Selasa, 06 November 2007
Husky is in Working dog Group
As you begin your search for a dog, you are probably asking yourself, "What type of dog would be best for me?" Dogs come in many different sizes, colors, coats, and personalities. Start your dog ownership off on the right foot by doing your research before you settle on a breed.
Siberian huskies is submitted into working group dog. The breeds in this group were bred to help man. Their jobs range from rescue to sledding and guarding. They are intelligent, learn quickly, and make good companions. However, most of them are very large, strong dogs and they may not be suitable for families with young children. Proper training is very important with these breeds. Among the breeds are sled dogs like the Siberian Husky and Samoyed; draft dogs that were bred to pull heavy loads like the Bernese Mountain Dog; guard dogs including the Bullmastiff, Rottweiler and Akita; and rescue/water dogs such as the Newfoundland and Saint Bernard.
Siberian huskies is submitted into working group dog. The breeds in this group were bred to help man. Their jobs range from rescue to sledding and guarding. They are intelligent, learn quickly, and make good companions. However, most of them are very large, strong dogs and they may not be suitable for families with young children. Proper training is very important with these breeds. Among the breeds are sled dogs like the Siberian Husky and Samoyed; draft dogs that were bred to pull heavy loads like the Bernese Mountain Dog; guard dogs including the Bullmastiff, Rottweiler and Akita; and rescue/water dogs such as the Newfoundland and Saint Bernard.
Jumat, 02 November 2007
Start to Train Your Husky in 5 Steps
In training Siberian Husky, you will require a lot of persistence and patience. Husky are easily bored with repeated tasks. They will only follow as long as the task is more interesting. Siberian husky is not your "do-anything-what-you-ask" dog, if you want the dog like that type, you have got the wrong breed.
Although siberian husky known as high rated breed dog, sometimes they also have some bad habits, like wander off and steal food after digging a hole under the fence. The digging instinct is strong and that, together with a need for exercise and a natural curiosity, often leads them into mischief. You will need a strong, well sunk fence if you want to keep your Siberian Husky at home. They have a strong desire to run, so should never be left to run free without a leash, for their own safety. They can forget where home is and just run forever.
How to train a Siberian Husky is therefore a more subtle art. You cannot force them. You must manipulate them so they see you as their leader, their inspiration. The trick is teach them to perceive you as more important than them, without them knowing. The following is a sample of some everyday things you can do to achieve this.
Here are some tips and tricks for training your Siberian Husky:
1. Start training your husky puppy with his name. Instruct all tasks begin with your husky's name then followed by the command.
2. Let he/she know that you are the leader. When you play with your Siberian Husky, make sure you end up with possession of the object. Go through doors and passageways before your dog. Rite of passage is important to dogs. Don't allow your husky to sleep on the bed with you, at least not until you have trained him. You don't want him to perceive that he is your equal. If your dog is blocking your path, don't go around him - make him move out of your way instead.
3. You need to get your husky used to having your hands around his food bowl. Start by adding tasty treats while he is eating, then get to the point where you can remove the bowl while he is eating to add the treats.
4.You want to get your dog used to seeing you as dominant, but under conditions of trust. Gently put him down on his side or back and touch his ears, paws and so forth and give him a massage to make it enjoyable for him.
5. use a harness instead of a collar and chain for your husky. Animals attack at the throat and jugular, so if you are trying to train a Siberian Husky by tugging on his neck, he will be too preoccupied with a sense of alarm and danger, to obey you.
The above are good starting points for becoming your husky's friend and still, there are a lot more tips for training your husky. Just remember that security and trust are important to a dog whatever their breed, so involves these in your training
Although siberian husky known as high rated breed dog, sometimes they also have some bad habits, like wander off and steal food after digging a hole under the fence. The digging instinct is strong and that, together with a need for exercise and a natural curiosity, often leads them into mischief. You will need a strong, well sunk fence if you want to keep your Siberian Husky at home. They have a strong desire to run, so should never be left to run free without a leash, for their own safety. They can forget where home is and just run forever.
How to train a Siberian Husky is therefore a more subtle art. You cannot force them. You must manipulate them so they see you as their leader, their inspiration. The trick is teach them to perceive you as more important than them, without them knowing. The following is a sample of some everyday things you can do to achieve this.
Here are some tips and tricks for training your Siberian Husky:
1. Start training your husky puppy with his name. Instruct all tasks begin with your husky's name then followed by the command.
2. Let he/she know that you are the leader. When you play with your Siberian Husky, make sure you end up with possession of the object. Go through doors and passageways before your dog. Rite of passage is important to dogs. Don't allow your husky to sleep on the bed with you, at least not until you have trained him. You don't want him to perceive that he is your equal. If your dog is blocking your path, don't go around him - make him move out of your way instead.
3. You need to get your husky used to having your hands around his food bowl. Start by adding tasty treats while he is eating, then get to the point where you can remove the bowl while he is eating to add the treats.
4.You want to get your dog used to seeing you as dominant, but under conditions of trust. Gently put him down on his side or back and touch his ears, paws and so forth and give him a massage to make it enjoyable for him.
5. use a harness instead of a collar and chain for your husky. Animals attack at the throat and jugular, so if you are trying to train a Siberian Husky by tugging on his neck, he will be too preoccupied with a sense of alarm and danger, to obey you.
The above are good starting points for becoming your husky's friend and still, there are a lot more tips for training your husky. Just remember that security and trust are important to a dog whatever their breed, so involves these in your training
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