Miniature Siberian Husky
The Miniature Siberian Husky - One Cute Pup
When one first hears about a Miniature Siberian Husky, it's natural to wonder what the designer dog breeders are up to now. We hear so much about teacup dogs, toy dogs, and mini breeds, that it can become commonplace to assume that somewhere someone, and perhaps more than one, isn't quite telling the truth.
A Mutant - The Miniature Siberian Husky is exactly as advertised. It's a pint-sized, but totally legitimate version of the standard Siberian Husky. The Miniature Siberian Husky is a mutant. When we think of something that is a mutant, we tend to think in terms of something that is deformed, or not quite right, maybe even grotesque. This mini breed is anything but grotesque; in fact the puppies are as adorable as those of most any other breed you can think of. The only thing wrong with the little Husky is that it's quite small, if you can call that "wrong". In all other respects the little dog is a healthy, happy, active, and well-shaped Husky dog.
The Miniature Siberian Husky features the same characteristics as its larger counterpart. It is strong for its size, and will attempt to pull a sled, given the chance, though a much smaller sled should be used. It is a very affectionate and social dog, and tends to get along not only with people, but with any other dog who wants to be a friend. It is not particularly aggressive, yet is a fierce fighter should the need arise.
Sheds Enough For Two Dogs - This little dog sports a very thick. furry coat, well suited for cold or Arctic conditions. When it sheds, which is twice a year, it sheds copiously, seemingly losing the same amount of hair a regular sized Husky would be expected to shed. It could survive a night curled up in a snowbank in sub-zero weather, though any thoughtful owner will provide shelter from wind, rain, and extreme weather conditions. Where the breed is more apt to suffer is in a hot climate or a climate in which winter weather is a seldom thing. If you live in the Deep South, Southern California, or Florida, as cute as it is, this is not the best choice as a pet. It is apt to be a miserable pet much of the year, unless you keep it in air-conditioned quarters.
A Similar Breed - The Miniature Siberian Husky can be easily confused with another breed, the Alaskan Klee Kai. The two are quite similar in size and appearance. While the Siberian is a pure breed, the Klee Kai is a hybrid, one which has been carefully crossbred from three other breeds, including the Alaskan Husky. There is nothing wrong with this. The Alaskan Klee Kai is also a very affectionate and very attractive miniature dog. It is, like the Siberian, a somewhat rare breed, though the Miniature Siberian is the rarer of the two. One can't go wrong with either breed, and most breeders are unlikely to try to pass one animal off as being of the opposing breed.
The Siberian Husky has its roots in the Asian Far East, and is unrelated to the Alaskan Husky, or at least not a close relative. The Alaskan Klee Kai was, not unexpectedly first bred in Alaska. The Miniature Siberian Husky on the other hand, and somewhat surprisingly, was first bred not in Siberia, but in North Carolina, and still is.
Because of their scarcity, either breed is going to set a prospective owner back quite a few dollars. Unless you are capable of maintaining a very tight grip on your wallet, you're cautioned not to look at any ads featuring puppies of either breed, as they can be very hard to ignore.