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

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