In this world of instant gratification which we now live, patience is a very rare commodity.  It started decades ago with items such as instant cameras and instant oatmeal, and today has gotten a lot worse with the age of instant information.  Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way in the puppy world.  We are continuously amazed and amused by the people that call, text, or email 2 days before Christmas in hopes of getting a puppy for their loved one, and expect to have it in their posses...

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Heatstroke in Dogs

I pulled the following excerpt from the internet, and thought it was good information with summer right around the corner.  It's important to pay close attention to our dogs!

"Dogs pant to regulate body temperature, as dogs have fewer sweat glands than humans, and most of their sweat glands are located along the base of their feet.  By panting, a dog can cool the mouth and tongue, along with blood which is circulated through the head, keeping body temperature at a safe an...
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Brush it out, comb it out, blow it out…but NEVER cut it, or worse, shave it!

Siberian Huskies are notorious shedders.  Their coats consist of two layers.  An inner coat and an outer coat.  The softer inner coat serves as an insulator for the cold of winter, making them able to withstand temperatures as low as 50-60 degrees below zero!  The more coarse outer coat serves two purposes.  During the winter, it acts as a “raincoat” to help protect them from the snow, ice, and rain. Durin...

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This is a repeat post from the past, but the subject invariably arises with every litter of puppies. 

“How will you be able to tell them apart?”  or  “Are you sure you will be able to tell which one is mine when we pick him/her up?”  The answer is yes we can, but it is not easy.

Some litters are easy to distinguish.  An example of this is Rose’s litter from early 2013.  Six puppies, four different color combinations and the ones that were the same were 1 male and 1 female.

The...

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With Nadia’s puppies now in their new homes, and Miya’s puppies soon going to their new homes, we felt a good topic for today’s “TechTalk” would be feeding your husky.  When you bring home your new husky puppy, obviously you need to stop and get some food.  Many ask us what we have been feeding them, so they can get some of the same.  (It’s not good to abruptly switch foods).  Normally we use “4-Health” brand Puppy Food, which we consider to be a very good brand, and we provid...
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• We were asked recently about the effectiveness of shots bought over the counter.  This person had been told that the shots at the vet are more effective.  This question had been asked before, so I figured I should give my thoughts here.  I should add that our vet concurs with these thoughts.  It is NOT the shot itself that is the problem.  It’s in the handling and administering.  First and foremost, the shot must be administered properly by someone trained to handle a needle.  Heather, be...

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Today is the first birthday of Holly and Kallen’s 2013 litter!  This is the litter that included Chance, so we thought a would be good to tell the story of “Our Journey with Chance”.   This is a timeline of events showing the courageous and remarkable fight of a tiny puppy with not only an incredible will to live, but also his playful spirit despite his circumstances. 

Chance is a beautiful husky, born on 3/18/2013, 1 of 10 puppies.  While this was a very large litter, all puppies...

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Last week, we discussed the many great advantages of the Siberian Husky.  While there are a lot of great things about them, there are also pitfalls.  To many, the pitfalls can far outweigh the good.  The purpose here is to educate everyone to both, and let everyone decide for themselves whether or not a Husky is right for them.

A Siberian Husky is a high maintenance dog.  Most Husky owners find it best to develop a routine that helps minimize the issues, and being very smart dogs, a Husk...

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With every litter we have and rescue we come across, we will normally hear something along the lines of, “We’ve always wanted a Husky!  They are such beautiful and loving dogs!”

We always ask the question, “Have you ever OWNED a Husky?

Most of the time, honestly, the answer is either “yes”, or “no, but we did some research and know the downfalls.”  Inevitably however, we come across someone who knows nothing about them.  It is at that point we must give them the lesson in ...

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This week on Tuesday Tech Talk, I will talk about a few things everyone should keep in mind as winter approaches.  But first, I wanted to mention that sometimes Huskies blow their coats a second time.  If you are experiencing this, keep in mind it’s normal.  As the warmer weather started back in the spring, most Huskies started to “blow” or shed their inner coat.   Typically, by mid-summer, this process is complete, and they stay that way until nature tells them it’s time to grow ...

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What do I feed my husky??

With Miya’s puppies soon going to their new homes, we felt a good topic for today’s “TechTalk” would be feeding your husky.  When you bring home your new husky puppy, obviously you need to stop and get some food.  Many ask us what we have been feeding them, so they can get some of the same.  (It’s not good to abruptly switch foods).  Normally we use “4-Health” brand Puppy Food, which we consider to be a very good brand, and we provide a few meals wor...

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On today’s version of Husky Tech Talk, we will again broach everyone’s favorite subject when dealing with pets:  Fleas

These resilient little creatures are among the most hated insects on earth, and when an infestation occurs, steps need to be taken or they spread very quickly. 

I wrote here about them last year because they came around with a vengeance after no signs of them for several years.  This year, we are feeling some of the residual effects from them.  They are much lower in...

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Siberian Huskies are NOT human! 

As I was out watching the dogs the other day, I noticed (as I have many times before) that they all seem to want to eat anything.  So today I thought I’d touch on something that basically is to remind us that Siberian Huskies (and dogs in general) are not human.  Sounds pretty straight forward I know, but when you think about it, we all need to be reminded once in a while.

By nature, dogs are almost scavengers.  If you’ve ever sat and watched a dog be...

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Brush it out, comb it out, blow it out…but NEVER cut it, or worse, shave it!

This is a re-post from a while back.  In light of a recent conversation, I thought it would be good to post again. 

Siberian Huskies are notorious shedders.  Their coats consist of two layers.  An inner coat and an outer coat.  The softer inner coat serves as an insulator for the cold of winter, making them able to withstand temperatures as low as 50-60 degrees below zero!  The more coarse outer coat serves tw...

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One of the most commonly asked questions when people come to look at and choose a puppy is, “How will you be able to tell them apart?”  or  “Are you sure you will be able to tell which one is mine when we pick him/her up?”  The answer is yes we can, but it is not easy.

Some litters are easy to distinguish.  An example of this is Rose’s litter from early 2013.  Six puppies, four different color combinations and the ones that were the same were 1 male and 1 female.

There are times...

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Now that the fair is winding down, it's time to get back to regular post!

This week on Tuesday Tech Talk, I felt it was time to re-visit the issues concerning dog foods.  Many of you have seen this information, but it also serves as a reminder.  In the coming weeks, we will dig deeper into which foods we recommend and which ones we don’t.

Animal Digest

What is Animal Digest, and is it good or bad for my dog?

Ever look at the ingredients on a bag of standard over-the-counter dog food?  S...

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I recently read a lot about individuals asking how to stop their two huskies from fighting with each other.  It got me to thinking about what is considered an actual fight, and what is more rough play.  There IS a difference.  Did I emphasize that enough?  A HUGE difference.  And you really don't know the difference until you know the difference. 

I will warn everyone reading this that this is not for the faint of heart.

First, let me explain the levels:

1)       Level One -- Normal Pla...

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In light of a couple conversations I had recently, I felt it would be a good time today on Tuesday Tech Talk to re-visit the need for rescuing Huskies.  On occasion, we get calls from various individuals wanting us to take in their Husky.  There are a variety of reasons it may be needed.  The Husky was found, the owner was not aware of the pitfalls of owning a husky, and sometimes even because of the Husky’s natural predatory instincts are causing issues of local animals.  Whatever the ca...

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I pulled the following excerpt from the internet, and thought it was good information based on the heat this summer.  It's important to pay close attention to our dogs!

"Dogs pant to regulate body temperature, as dogs have fewer sweat glands than humans, and most of their sweat glands are located along the base of their feet.  By panting, a dog can cool the mouth and tongue, along with blood which is circulated through the head, keeping body temperature at a safe and normal level.  Althoug...

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On our first “Tuesday Tech Talk” segment, we will start with something relatively simple.  Obviously Huskies (or dogs in general) need hydration.  While it’s obvious that during these hot months it’s especially true, it is also true throughout the rest of the year as well.  One tip we try to utilize as often as possible is to save any unused broth when boiling any type of meat.  Many times we will boil chicken for a particular recipe.  If the broth isn’t needed, we simply put it t...

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This time of the year is the shedding or “molting” season.  It’s that time all Husky owners are either familiar with, or will be soon enough.  It also starts the age old argument about what is the best way to get rid of the fur or what is the most effective tool.  Do you brush it out?  Comb it out?  Blow it out?  Let nature take its course? 

Well, in my opinion, yes, yes, yes, and yes.

Is it best to use specific tools such as the “Furminator”, the shedding rake, a regular hair ...

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