These dogs also have magnificent tails, often curled over their backs. Weight ranges from 35 to 50 pounds for females and about 10 pounds more for males. The eyes of the Siberian husky are brown or blue and can be one of each color or speckled. Often enhanced by a white mask, the facial expression is friendly, alert, and even roguish. Color is far less important in the breed than the ability of the dog to perform with speed, ease, and stamina.
Most dog handlers agree that it has little to do with age.
Young dogs learn quickly what's expected of them when they are taken for a training run. But, like children, they can get grouchy and pick a fight with another dog when they become tired. Most teams are mixed, with both females and males. Females make solid leaders. They bond well with the males, and the males won't challenge them.