stated repeatedly throughout this document, Siberian Huskies are remarkably adaptable animals. So long as they have adequate shade, shelter, and water, the seem to do just fine in warmer climates. One important note: no matter how hot you think your Siberian is, DO NOT shave him/her! Their double coat insulates them against the heat as well as the cold. You would be doing more harm than good to shave the dog.

No. The Siberian Husky is a domesticated pure bred dog and has been for many centuries. They are sometimes mistaken for wolves, and they are sometimes used in movies to depict wolves, but they are most certainly not wolves or part wolf. This is called a "snow nose", and is fairly common in Siberians. A snow nose is a reddish or pink marking on a black or liver colored nose. Snow nose can disappear over warmer months and reappear over the winter months.

Siberian Huskies are rather quiet dogs. They do not typically bark. They do talk, however, in a "woo woo woo" sound. They can also howl quite well. Owners of multiple Huskies report frequent howling, starting and stopping simultaneously. Occasionally, at the most inopportune moments - like 3:00 am. Since the Siberian, like other northern breeds, is a very pack oriented animal, this behavior is typical.

The Siberian Husky is a remarkably healthy breed. When well cared for, the Siberian is relatively "maintenance free", outside of normal checkups and vaccinations. The incidence of hip dysplasia in Siberians is fairly low. However, breeding Siberians should, among other things, be OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) certified prior to breeding. OFA certification cannot be granted prior to 24 months of age.

Children, Siberian Huskies, and a family atmosphere all go hand in hand. Having a husky is honestly like having another child. They are your best friend and your big baby at the same time. They get jealous, demand attention, and crave playtime just as a kid does! Huskies are not aggressive by nature and do great with children of all ages.

First, the Siberian Husky instinctively has a high prey drive. They will hunt and even stalk something they are interested in. When it comes to cats they generally ignore them, until the cat runs from them. When this occurs it sets off that prey drive I mentioned. Immediatly the husky goes into a different mind frame. The instinct to run down their "prey" takes over. Secondly, a cat rather than a husky is primarily more meek and less self assured.

Oh my! Here on the farm, when pulling up to our home, you'd think it's Fort Knox! That's what it feels like. Initially, we didn't have any fencing. We parked a trailor and lived in it while we built our home. During that time we just had Sky. She had complete run of the farm. There were no problems with this until she was about a year old. Our neihbors had 16 ugly, smelly, stinky ducks. Sky took to eating them! Yep, she loved them.

The Siberian has a gentle and friendly disposition which may be a heritage from the past as the Chukchi people held their dogs in great esteem. They housed them in family shelters and encouraged their children to play with them. They are alert, eager to please and adaptable. The Siberian husky is not usually a one man dog, but are capable of showing strong affection for their family.

I have two cats that my siberian husky has been brought up with since he was 8 weeks old, and I have managed to teach him to respect them, BUT I have to admit that I wudn't trust him left on his ow own with them apart from when I am in the house to supervise or when I am asleep at night. It is in their nature to kill small animals, soo if the worst happens you cant blame your husky ! They will not change, you have to stop bringing small animals which they sees as fair game into her domain.

Yes and no. Siberians are very intelligent dogs. They will often do things that surprise their owners. They can get into things that one might think are impossible. When Siberians are bored, they can become quite mischievous, inventive, and destructive. This is typical of working dogs. This is why it is so important to include the Siberian in family activities and give him plenty of attention and exercise.

Of the three major eye diseases of the Siberian Husky, hereditary cataracts are the most common, followed by corneal dystrophy, and progressive retinal atrophy. Within the last several years (since 1999 or so) the has been an increase in Siberian Huskies diagnosed with glaucoma, as well. All of these eye problems are most likely genetically caused.

They can be. It depends on how they are socialized as puppies and how strong their prey-drive is. If they are not socialized to smaller animals as puppies, they will likely kill most small animals they encounter (rabbits, squirrels, cats, etc). Siberian Huskies, as a breed, have a very strong prey drive. What this means is that most have the natural instinct to hunt. Small furry animals that run away, are likely to be chased, and unfortunately in some cases killed.

Yes and no. Siberians are a very energetic breed. As a working dog, they need something to do, some way of challenging their intelligence and an outlet for their energy. If they are not provided one, they will find one for themselves - occasionally with destructive consequences.

They can be. It depends on how they are socialized as puppies. They have a very strong prey-drive, and if they are not socialized to smaller animals as puppies, they will likely kill most small animals they encounter (rabits, squirrels, cats, etc).

No. However, Epilepsy does occur in the breed. The siezures are not, generally speaking, life threatening, but if your dog does have a siezure, you should have your dog checked by a veterinarian to rule out the many other possible causes. If, in the end, Epilepsy is the diagnosis, siezures are usually controlable with medication (Dilantin or Phenobarbital are usually prescribed). Siberian Husky Rescue is a nonprofit organization.

As with just about any dog breed, when a female Maltese is "in season," there are a couple of things you have to deal with--behavior and staining. The change in behavior is much more noticeable if you own more than one Maltese--they will want to ride each other (males or females) and will likely be unusually excitable and playful, sometimes to the point of being annoying. In that case, you may want to separate the female that is in heat from the other(s) for the duration of the cycle.

Obviously, water your plants deeply and regularly. If a plant is dry, don't feel that you have to wait for early morning hours to water. If a plant is dry at 2 p.m., water it then. Keep water off foliage any time the sun is shining to prevent sunscald. Mulch your plants deeply to lessen the soil-to-air contact, and, in the process, to conserve valuable soil moisture.

Everyone enjoys a camp fire to gather around or the light of a tiki torch to guide them back to camp at night but fire and open flame present a unique set of challenges on the playa. Wind is an ever-present aspect of the Black Rock desert and must be taken into consideration. Winds can blow sparks and embers out of fire barrels and blow them across the open playa great distances until they settle against something (tents, shade structures, camping gear, art works, etc).

Not any more. As a part of the environmental protection, no non-native species are allowed to be taken to Antarctica, the last huskies were taken out several years ago. They were superseded for transport many years before that by motor powered vehicles.