03/18/2024
Happy Monday - and welcome to BREED OF THE WEEK!
Huskies are evermore one of the more popular breeds across the US, and for good reason! They are sweet, sassy, immensely intelligent, very soft, and tolerate their small human overlords.
Obviously their loyalty bred the great Alaskan trek to retrieve serum for the diphtheria outbreak in 1925. What you may NOT have known is that this cunning breed was also used for search and rescue of downed planes in WWII! Planes would get the sled teams close to the wrecks and the team would make it the rest of the way to rescue the pilot and cargo from the wreckage. Talk about COOL!
Before getting a husky, here are some things to know:
- Their fur is THICK which has a dual-purpose: keeping cold and dirt out, making a mess of my couch. You'll want to watch their once-a-year shedding (it feels like it's from March to October) with lots of brushing.
- Husky bath packages start at $65 and go up depending on coat condition, size, temperament, and if you add on our deshed package.
- They are more prone to having hip dysplasia and epilepsy, which could mean a more expensive vet bill each year.
- Thicker fur = hot dog. Be sure that you have an indoor area for your pet during the hot months, regardless of where you live. They may protest coming in during the winter though, so be sure to film it and put it on social media for all of us to laugh.
As always, do research to make sure whatever dog you get is a good fit for your lifestyle and finances. All dogs are good dogs, with good owners like you!
