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"The characteristic temperament
of the Siberian Husky is friendly and gentle, but also alert and outgoing.
He does not display the possessive qualities of the guard dog, nor is
he overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive with other dogs. Some
measure of reserve and dignity may be expected in the mature dog. His
intelligence, tractability, and eager disposition make him an agreeable
companion and willing worker."
from: The Standard for Siberian Huskies (AKC, FCI) |
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| A closer look at the characteristics mentioned in the standard: |
 Alert and curious or ............... strong willed and independant? |
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| - Friendly and gentle | Non-agressive, open to people and other dogs | ||
| - Alert and curious | Keen, likes to discover and explore | ||
| - Outgoing | Happy with almost everybody | ||
| - Reserve and dignity | Well, not with all | ||
| - Intelligence | Solving problems | ||
| - Tractability | Easy to keep outdoors and in a pack | ||
| - Eager disposition | Cooperative, when convinced | ||
| - Willing worker | Pulling hard in harness | ||
Not officially recorded in the standard, but definitely Siberian Husky traits: |
 Mischievous...? |
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| - Mischievous | Doing those things you do not want them to do | ||
| - Strong willed/independent | Ignoring commands, goes its own way | ||
| - Sensitive | Offended when shouted at, easily in pain | ||
| - Puller | Born to run and pull, regardless your tennisarm. | ||
| Close
to nature: - Hunter - Pack Animal - Hierarchical - Digger - Singer/vocal |
Doing what comes naturally; any will do: Hunting cats, sheep, rabbits, birds, cows. etc.; Operating in Pack formation; Playing and sometimes fighting to determine the hierarchy; Digging dens and escape tunnels; Rolling in muck(preferably human) Howling to locate soulmates and to express mood. | ||
| If you have photos and/or anecdotes illustrating
typical Siberian Husky behaviour and you would like to see those included
on this page, please feel free to mail them to webmaster@vargevass.com.
Anecdotes should be limited to approximately 100 to 200 words. Photos in
jpeg. format only, good quality and not extending 20 kb. We cannot assure that all material will be published, and decisions regarding publication on this site remain the right of the webmaster. |
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