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lundi 9 mars 2015

Basics Regarding Toy Husky Dogs

By Leslie Ball


Many people have dogs as pets. These animals are considered close companions of humans. There are many different breeds available, each with their own set of traits. Husky is the name used to describe the types of dogs employed to pull sleds in northerners. They are known for their fast-pulling style. Although these may be used for this purpose, they are also domestic breeds that people keep as pets. A toy husky refers to dogs bred to be miniature.

These dogs are expected to be athletic and high in energy. They have thick coats that may be black, gray, white, red or a mixture of these colors. Many of these have the signature pale blue eyes, but huskies may also have brown, yellow and green eyes. It is not uncommon for these dogs to have eyes with two separate colors, a condition called heterochromia.

Historically, these animals were bred in norther regions for hunting and sled-pulling purposes. They are now seen in many different areas of the world. Most have been domesticated and serve as pets. It is believed that this breed is a direct descendant of wolves in the wild.

This is considered a landrace breed and is often owned by indigenous people residing in the Arctic. Huskies are known for being one of the oldest breeds of dog. There are many different types, which are often named based on their origin: Alaska Klee Kai, Labrador, Mackenzie River, American eskimo dog, American Akita, Canadian eskimo dog, Alaskan malamute and more.

The mini or toy versions of these animals is made possible through the breeding process. It began during the late 1990s when Bree Normandin was selectively breeding huskies into more compact size. Standard dogs who were notably small would be mated in order to propagate their small gene and pass it to their puppies. The American Kennel Club does not consider these mini or toy dogs to be their own separate breed. Instead, they are just listed as part of the size variation in this breed.

Smaller versions are expected to have the same traits of the normal sized huskies. The animals are known to do well with families and are generally nice to strangers. They work hard and play harder but are expected to have a gentle nature. Toy huskies are often no bigger than 13 inches, with miniatures also ranging between 13 and 15 inches. Standard huskies are typically 15 to 17 inches. Small versions will weigh under 40 pounds.

People may have to search around pet stores, shelters and breeders to find these animals. The cost for full-bred toy and mini huskies will range, but is often costly. Still, people are encouraged to do research on this type of dog to learn what it requires to stay healthy and happy. It is important to do a background check when buying directly from breeders to ensure the animals are full-bred and healthy.

Pet owners may have their own reasons for preferring small dogs. Many times they are easier to take care of and do better in small space. People who have toy huskies can expect to get the typically traits of this breed but in a smaller version that might be easier to handle.




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