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| What are the differences in how a Husky looks? | |
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husky123 Newborn
Join date : 2013-04-28
| Subject: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 2:51 pm | |
| I am new here and also new to owning a husky. I have noticed variations in how a husky looks. I was told mine is a pure bred and even had papers at one time (since he was adopted from a humane society they destroy the papers), but to me he looks a little different than others huskies I have seen. His ears are not quite as large and pointy and his body also seems a little shorter. He is 50 lbs. and 1.5 years old. It really doesn't make a difference to me, it is just a question of curiosity and thought it would be interesting to hear opinions from others whether he does look 100% husky and also what affects the differences in looks. He definitely has all the personality traits of a husky, no doubt of that!
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| | | MGoBlue Senior
Join date : 2012-06-13 Location : Denver, CO
| Subject: Re: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:10 pm | |
| I see nothing that indicates him not being purebred. There are extremes to each end of the spectrum on looks and it has to do with breeding lines. There are breed standards, but that doesn't mean that dogs outside of standard don't get bred due to irresponsible breeding.
Also, to some extent, breeds go through "trends" in the show ring, though I'm no expert on the subject. They are still within standard, but certain traits get admired during these trends and can become more prolific in the following lines.
If you are interested, you can find the breed standards on the AKC site or Siberian Husky Club of America. |
| | | Mishka'sMom Teenager
Join date : 2012-11-24
| Subject: Re: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:14 pm | |
| That's right, but your boy is a good looking dog regardless! |
| | | amychuke Teenager
Join date : 2013-03-18 Location : Deer Park, TX
| Subject: Re: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:35 pm | |
| Males are supposed to be 45 - 60 pounds. 21 -23.5 inches from toes to shoulders. You're handsome man looks like he is just fine! Thank you for adopting, after I got Micole I will never buy a puppy again |
| | | MayaAndSophie Senior
Join date : 2012-08-30 Location : Ohio
| Subject: Re: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:36 pm | |
| Your boy looks all husky to me. He's gorgeous too! |
| | | Rami Newborn
Join date : 2013-04-20 Location : Romania
| Subject: Re: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:08 pm | |
| He looks like a husky to me But I am not a expert so the only thing i can be certain of is that your dog is handsome ! |
| | | husky123 Newborn
Join date : 2013-04-28
| Subject: Re: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:34 pm | |
| Thanks everyone for your nice comments! I feel pretty sure too that he is definitely a husky, and I think he's handsome too! Don't need the papers for that, even though he supposedly once had them. You all have some beautiful dogs too! The Husky is truly a beautiful breed with obviously lots of variations in colors and looks. They also have quite a personality, never a dull moment that's for sure! I especially love how my boy talks to us with that beautiful howl. |
| | | ljelgin Senior
Join date : 2012-01-29 Location : Broken Arrow, OK
| Subject: Re: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:32 pm | |
| Ah such a good looking dog I would bet he is all husky. I have often question whether my little girl is all husky she was a rescue we got from a shelter in Missouri. At this point I don't care I love her to death and she is a real love bug which my male is not he is very aloof and I know he is all husky. |
| | | husky123 Newborn
Join date : 2013-04-28
| Subject: Re: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:44 pm | |
| - ljelgin wrote:
- Ah such a good looking dog I would bet he is all husky. I have often question whether my little girl is all husky she was a rescue we got from a shelter in Missouri. At this point I don't care I love her to death and she is a real love bug which my male is not he is very aloof and I know he is all husky.
You're right it doesn't matter when you love your pet, but both of yours do look like huskies. They told me at the shelter where I adopted that there were papers that they threw away since they require you to neuter your newly adopted pet, they never give out the papers if there were any. I guess it's natural to wonder and question things like that when you don't know for sure and don't know the whole story of what happened before you got the dog. That's nice that your female is so affectionate. Mine is too, but he jumps a lot which I don't like. That is one thing I need to work on is getting him to calm down and not jump on me when he is excited. He is very strong and could just about knock me over! |
| | | Rami Newborn
Join date : 2013-04-20 Location : Romania
| Subject: Re: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:50 pm | |
| that is the way they tell you that they love you |
| | | husky123 Newborn
Join date : 2013-04-28
| Subject: Re: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:55 pm | |
| - Rami wrote:
- that is the way they tell you that they love you
Yes, I know it is I guess I am not tough enough for that form of expression. lol I just need to try to get him to express that in a gentler manner. |
| | | eddycaaa Adult
Join date : 2012-09-22 Location : Chicago
| Subject: Re: What are the differences in how a Husky looks? Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:58 pm | |
| He's adorable. I love his fluffy butt |
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