From: mlhb@mammoth.dr.att.com (Sky Warrior)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: How strong are Siberian Husky's ?
Keywords: Siberian Husky health problems
Date: 15 Sep 92 18:27:16 GMT

In article <1992Sep15.125443.13691@sunbim.be>, jdb@sunbim.be (Jurgen Debedts) writes:
|> Hello there,
|> 
|> I'm looking for personal experiences on this one.
|> I have at home a Siberian Husky, and I'm looking for some advise.
|> 
|> Lately, several people have found it to be there duty, to try and 
|> scare me, telling me that Husky tend to die sooner, and get ill faster
|> and any other bread. In fact the rumours are quite opposite: some say
|> that they are as tough as a rock, others say that they are week as a baby.
|> 

Siberians (like all medium to large sized) dogs tend to not be quite as long
lived as some other breeds, but I've known plenty of older Siberians (10+ years).

Your Siberian's lifespan (and health) depends on the care you give her.  Remember,
Siberians were bred to be sled dogs and are naturally tough, but genetics plays
an important role and depending on what traits were in her ancestors, she will
probably have them.  You may want to talk with her breeder to see how long
her ancestors lived.  Give her a good balanced diet (I recommend a premium dog
food), exercise, and general health care (shots, wormings, etc.) and she will
live as long as she naturally can.  If you don't have her spayed yet, do so
because that cuts down the risk of mammary cancer and eliminates ovarian and
cervical cancer/tumors.

|> 
|> What are your experiences on this? Are there special things to look out for?
|> I have got 2 other dogs (a little cross-bread and a Labrador Retriever), but 
|> Husky is my favourite, so I would like to give her the best possible threatement.
|> 
|> PS We are considerated as having a moderated climate (25 degrees Celsius is hot,
|> -5 degrees Celsius is bitter cold for us)

Siberians are bred for the cold, rather than heat, so I would think your dog
would like the cold better.  But remember, it is what your dog is used to.

|> 
|> 
|> Any experiences and advises are welcome,
|> 
|> Thanks,
|> 
|> 
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