The Siberian Husky [With DVD]

by Lorie Long

Book Overview

Discover a whole new world of dogs with these revolutionary, breed-specific guides accompanied by a free DVD. The Siberian Husky is a sharp working dog, swift on his feet and balanced in proportions.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0793836476
• ISBN13: 9780793836475
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Tfh Publications, Inc.
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Very accurate

I bougth this book the same week I bought a 3 months old siberian husky and pretty much everything this book says about huskies is dead on accurate. Great easy to read book.

Well organized book on Huskies

This book was a keeper for those with their first Siberian. Great suggestions with good explanations.

This book has everything you need to know!

I borrowed this book from the library and couldn't put it down. This book starts out with the history and development of the breed. I learned a lot. The book goes into detail about the people who developed the Siberian husky and how they did it. Next, the book moves into the breed's build, form, and abilities. It tells how the breed's traits were key parts in their work. The book also gives information on how the show worthy Siberian husky should be built; how the head, eyes, ears, tail, and legs should be. The book gives details each Siberian husky color from the black and white to the red and white. After the build, the book tells of Siberian huskies temperments and trainability. The author stated key facts that may make or break your ability to own one. Once you have decided to adopt or purchase a husky, they book moves on into the preparing for your husky stage. It shows how you can tell whether an adult or puppy is best for you or what gender will fit your lifestyle best. The book tells how to locate a good breeder and the documents that you would need to get from them. One also learns what the signs of a good breeder and bad breeder. Later, it shows what tools and equiptment are invaluable to the breed such as crates, outdoor kennel construction, leashes, and indentification tags. What I really liked about the book was the feeding section. It really showed what type of diet is good for your dog. And, it revealed the secrets of the large chain dog food brands- what their food is really made out of and what is bad for the dog. If you have an overweight dog, the book shows how and why this happened as well as how to help them lose weight. There was a large medical section detailing the various things that owners accidentally overlook such as ear, dental, and eye care. One even learns ways to groom their dog and how to find a good vet. If you are honestly thinking about getting a husky, already have one, or just love the breed, this book has EVERYTHING you need to learn. I wish that I had purchased this book before we brought home our Siberian husky mix. It explained a lot of behaviors that we were puzzled by and is helping us in her traning.

Excellent coverage of all the basics

This book thoroughly covers in detail all the basic information that a current or potential Siberian Husky owner would want to know. And the DVD is priceless: showing exactly how to start training your husky. This book and "Siberian Huskies For Dummies" are must haves for people caring for huskies.

thanks

good book to read, a lot of info on the breed history and training. thanks!