How to buy a Siberian Husky puppy
- 1). Determine if a Siberian Husky is the right dog for you. This breed is friendly and active, so they do not make good guard dogs, and they require vigorous daily exercise. Their coat will shed at least annually. Siberians also have a propensity to run. A secure kennel or yard is necessary to keep a Siberian safe.
- 2). Contact the national or a regional Siberian Husky Kennel club for information on reputable breeders. Purchasing from a nonreputable breeder can leave you with a dog prone to health issues or with an undesirable temperament. If the look of a Siberian Husky is what attracts you to the breed, buying from a responsible breeder makes it likely your puppy will grow into the standard of the breed.
- 3). Ask breeders if they screen the parents for hip dysplasia, a condition to which Siberians are prone. If the breeder produces a certificate showing both dogs tested clear for the condition, it is likely your puppy will not develop hip dysplasia later in life.
- 4). Request proof of an eye test for both parents showing they do not suffer from genetic eye diseases, another condition Siberians are known to suffer.
- 5). Ask the breeders how many litters of puppies they have each year. Responsible Siberian Husky breeders are not in it for the money, but for the betterment of the breed. No more than one litter a year is indicative of a reputable breeder.
- 6). Request contact information for references of previous clients. A responsible breeder will have no problem providing you this information.
- 7). Inquire if the breeder is involved in an AKC-recognized Siberian Husky club. Participation in one is a sign that the breeder cares about the breed.
- 8). Research Siberian Husky rescue groups. Often the rescued dogs have been abandoned due to issues unrelated to them. Divorce, relocation or an uninformed original owner are several reasons the well-behaved Siberians end up in rescues.
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