How do you tell whether a Husky puppy is pure or not? You can observe whether a Husky puppy is purebred based on its height, weight, and appearance. In addition, you should pay attention to health issues when selecting. Healthy puppies love to play and have good health. Steady, straight legs, black and clear eyes, without a lot of secretions; black nose, clean around the anus, and shiny coat.

1. Select purebred Husky puppies

Standard height and weight

Huskies are medium-sized working dogs. Generally speaking, purebred male huskies are 21-23 inches tall at the shoulders and weigh 45-60 pounds; female huskies are 20-22 inches tall at the shoulders and weigh 35-50 pounds. At the same time, purebred Huskies have a smooth, effortless gait and graceful movements; their bodies are compact; they have thick coats and erect ears.

The temperament of purebred Huskies

The typical character of a purebred Husky is friendly, gentle, alert and likes to socialize. So it is very suitable for families with elderly people or children. It will not show the strong territorial possessiveness of a guard dog, will not be too suspicious of strangers, and will not attack other dogs. It is very suitable as a pet dog, but please note that Huskies are not suitable for housekeeping and nursing homes.

The appearance of a purebred Husky

Pure and impure Huskies: First check whether the bones are large and whether there is a lot of hair. Generally speaking, huskies are good dogs if they have a big head frame, big paws, and rich hair. (This is also a general sign for choosing all kinds of dogs, of course hairless dogs are not included).

　1. Husky head

The eyes of purebred Huskies are almond-shaped, moderately spaced and slightly slanted. Eyes can be brown or blue (different eye colors are acceptable if they meet the eye color criteria). The ears should be thick, covered with thick hair, slightly arched where the neck connects to the head, and erect powerfully. The tips should be slightly rounded and point straight upward.

If the Husky’s eyes are too slanted; too close. The ears and head are out of proportion and appear too large; they are too far apart; and they are not erect enough. Such a Husky is not very good. The muzzle of a purebred Husky is moderately wide, tapering to a point that is neither pointed nor square at the end.

　2. Husky’s tail

The purebred Husky’s tail is very hairy, like a fox’s tail, just below the topline. When the Husky’s tail is raised, it does not curl up on either side of the body, nor does it lie flat on the back. Under normal circumstances, Xiaoha will wag his tail when responding.

The hair on the tail of a purebred husky is of medium length, and the length of the hair on the top, sides and bottom is basically the same, so it looks like a round fox tail. Faults: Tail laid flat or tightly rolled; tail set too high or too low at base.

3. Husky’s coat

The coat of a purebred husky is double-layered and medium-length. It looks very dense, but it should not be too long to cover up the clear outline of the husky itself. The undercoat is soft, dense, and long enough to supportOuter coat. The coarse outer coat of hair is straight, smooth and lying, not rough or erect. (It should be noted that it is normal for Huskies to have no undercoat during the molting period.)

4. Husky color

All colors of Huskies from black to pure white are acceptable. Some other color spots on the head are common, including many patterns not found in other breeds.

2. Choose healthy Husky puppies

1. Normal appetite Eating, drinking, playing, sleeping, and excretion are the four major needs for the normal growth of puppies. Puppies who have just experienced a change in environment, food, or motion sickness may have a temporary decrease in appetite. However, puppies with severe dehydration, latent diseases, gastroenteritis and physical pain will also lose their appetite. In this situation, prospective dog owners should maintain a wait-and-see attitude. Ask the store clerk about feeding times, then schedule a visit to observe changes.

2. Pets without runny nose will have a runny nose if they catch a cold, have a sensitive nose or have an upper respiratory tract infection. After being infected by bacteria, the secretion will turn into milky white, yellow or green pus. In addition, if food spurts out of the nostrils, it means eating too quickly, problems with the swallowing mechanism, or congenital structural defects. ?

3. Dogs without coughing can make puppies cough if they catch cold, have a sensitive throat, have a turbid air environment, tracheitis and bronchitis. Severe cough combined with excessive phlegm can lead to decreased appetite and poor nutrition.

4. Moderate stature. Body fat and thinness have always been traditional indicators used to measure nutritional status. If the body is thin and lacks physical strength, the development of immunity will naturally be affected, making it easy to get sick and slow in recovery. There are two points worth mentioning in particular:

(1) The indicator of fatness and thinness is the body under the fur; (2) Someone with a big belly is not necessarily fat. The chest and ribs of a normally obese puppy should be evenly covered with muscle and fat, making it difficult to clearly feel them one by one. If you gently rub it with your hands, the chest will be as obvious as a washcloth. Even if it has longer coat, this dog is too thin. In addition, the fatness of a dog can also be measured by the thickness of the muscles on the back of the abdomen.

5. Bright eyes The cornea of ​​the eye (the front part of the eye) is transparent, allowing people to clearly see the color of the pigment layer of the eye. Hepatitis virus can turn the cornea blue; foreign matter entering the eye or trauma can cause the eye to swell and close tightly, or the mucous membrane (white part of the eye) to turn red or the cornea to turn white. Infection with canine distemper virus and other ophthalmic pathogens can cause abnormal eye secretions and suppuration.

6. Hygiene The hygiene of puppies can reflect the quality of the environment and care. Many infectious diseases and parasites are spread through urine, feces or body fluids. Therefore, being covered with feces can indeed increase the chance of exposure to pathogens; even if the puppies are raised separately, the chance of gastrointestinal discomfort will also be greatly increased if the puppies lick the dirt.

7. No pain. If the puppy does not eat but just bends its back and groans, it is necessary to check whether it has abdominal pain. Belly pain is one of the symptoms of enteritis and hepatitis. If the puppy cries out in pain when walking or even refuses to walk, it is necessary to check the skeleton limbs for musculoskeletal trauma.

8. Normal poop: Normal poop has slime-like poop. Just changing the environment, food or overfeeding, worms and enteritis can cause diarrhea in puppies. If your stool is softer than toothpaste or contains clear mucus, you should treat it with caution.

9. Blood color: Open the dog’s lips and you can see the color of the tooth pulp. Severe malnutrition, worms, hematopoietic disorders, or shock can cause the blood to turn pale.

10. No pus blisters and excessive dandruff. Dry skin, sensitive skin or external parasites will cause the dog to scratch or lose a lot of dandruff. If the environment is unclean or neglected, the skin is prone to red spots and pustules. Although these are not serious diseases, without proper care, they can still seriously affect the appearance and smell of puppies, making owners worried. Finally, prospective dog owners should check the puppy’s vaccination records and verify the dog’s identity information.