How to buy a Siberian Husky puppy

Siberian Huskies are one of the most beautiful, intelligent dog breeds. Learn how to find a reputable breeder and a wonderful dog.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• The internet
• Patience

1. Begin by researching the Siberian Husky breed. Buying a dog for looks is NEVER a good idea. Huskies are very intelligent which means they will ofen decide whether it's worth obeying you.
   
   Websites to check out: http://www.shca.org/ - Siberian Husky Club of America
   http://www.akc.org/breeds/siberian_husky/index.cfm - AKC Siberian Husky Info

2. Start researching breeders. A good breeder breeds for three things: 1) Health, 2) Temperament, 3) Quality. A good breeder will typically only have one to two litters a year. Also, a good breeder will care where the puppies end up - if they don't request info from you such as if you have a yard, kids, other dogs, etc., avoid buying a puppy from them.

3. Once you select a quality breeder, the rest is easy! Whether or not you get the pick of the litter doesn't matter as much - good quality Huskies have good quality puppies. Pick your puppy based on temperament - is this a dog you can live with? Do his eyes seem bright and intelligent? Check the puppy's nails and teeth - if they are sharp and white, it's a good sign of health. Check his coat - is it soft and silky? Most puppies have some form of dandruff, so don't worry about that.

4. Also consider adoption - there are Siberian Husky Rescue groups across the country who all have wonderful family dogs for adoption. If you are going to adopt an adult dog, be sure to bring any other dogs you own and your kids to meet him BEFORE you adopt him.

5. A good breeder will most likely ask you to visit. Be sure to do so - you can learn a lot about the puppies. Check the living conditions of the dogs. Are they clean? Do they have constant access to fresh water? Does the mother appear healthy?

6. Enjoy your new puppy! And congratulations on your new family member - Siberian Huskies are one of the sweetest, brightest dog breeds.

Tips & Warnings

• If you find a good quality breeder who is not in your state, send them an email asking for references for breeders where you live.
• If you are looking for, for example, a black and white male with blue eyes, be prepared to sacrifice health and temperament for it. Decide what is more important to you.
• AVOID PUPPY MILLS! Most puppies sold in pet stores are bred in the dirtiest, most abusive to the parents environments. Do NOT buy a Siberian from a pet store - regardless of what the store tells you, the health of that dog is not a top concern.

[BlondieRHS02]

on 8/28/2009 Great advice! I was lucky and found a great breeder where I live. She won't sale her puppies to anyone who works to much (unless they have another dog) or anyone who lives in an apt. That is how I knew she was a good breeder. I found her because there was 2 huskies at the dog park I took my other dog to and I fell in love with them. My other dog played great with them too! But I was lucky that I could talk to there owners. They were able to tell me all about there huskies so I would also suggest talking to people who owns them or going on blogs.