TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Chapter One: Origin and History 2
- A Brief History of Siberian Huskies 3
- Siberian Husky as Pets 4
- Siberian Husky General Characteristics 5
- Chapter Two: Personality of the Siberian Husky 8
- Temperament and Behavior of Siberian Huskies 9
- The Friendly Dog 9
- The Loving Buddy 10
- The Playful Pet 11
- The Stubborn Attitude 13
- The Energetic Animal 13
- Hunter or Home Buddy? 14
- Pros and Cons of Keeping Siberian Huskies 15
- Chapter Three: Is Siberian Husky the Right Breed for You? 16
- Don’t be fooled by their Appearance 17
- How to determine if this is the right breed for you? 18
- Chapter Four: Choosing a Siberian Husky and a Reputable Breeder 26
- Siberian Husky Club of America Guidelines in Finding a Reputable Breeder 27
- Evaluating a Reputable Breeder 29
- Frequently Asked Questions 31
- Tips in Selecting the Right Siberian Husky Pup 32
- Tips in Selecting the Right Siberian Husky Adult 33
- Chapter Five: Housing Needs and Requirements of Siberian Huskies 36
- Things to do Before Bringing Your Pet Home 37
- Introducing Your Siberian Husky to Your Other Pets 41
- Don’ts to Keep in Mind 42
- Chapter Six: Feeding Your Siberian Husky 44
- The Ideal Weight for Your Siberian Husky 45
- How to Determine a Healthy Diet 46
- Diet of the Siberian Husky in the Wild 46
- Nutritional Needs for Your Siberian Husky 47
- Ideal Ingredients for Your Siberian Husky Diet: 48
- Ideal Food Schedule for Siberian Huskies 49
- Frequently Asked Questions 50
- How to Determine if You Are Giving the Right Diet 51
- Chapter Seven: Showing Your Siberian Husky 54
- Siberian Husky Official Breed Standard 55
- General Physical Description 55
- Chapter Eight: Grooming Your Siberian Huskies 64
- Shedding 65
- Grooming Needs 66
- Grooming Tools 67
- Steps in Bathing Your Siberian Husky 68
- Brushing Your Siberian Husky 70
- Regular Brushing 71
- Preventing Ticks and Fleas 72
- Trimming the Nails 72
- Cleaning Your Siberian Husky’s Ears 73
- Dental Care for Your Siberian Husky 74
- Chapter Nine: Common Ailments of Siberian Huskies 76
- Arthritis 77
- Hearing Problems 78
- Obesity 79
- Frequent Urination 79
- Dental Disease 80
- Vision 81
- Constipation and Diarrhea 81
- Chest Diseases 82
- Reproduction – Related Problems 83
- Chapter Ten: Siberian Husky Checklist and Summary 84
- Quick Checklist of Siberian Husky 85
- Glossary of Dog Terms 96
- Index 102
- Photo Credits 106
- References 108
