What to know about the high energy husky

A Siberian husky is huge, strong and full of energy. — Wikimedia Commons

Huskies are bred for work. In the Arctic Circle, teams of these dogs pull sleds. They are huge, strong and full of energy. As they work in snow and ice, they have a thick double coat that insulates them against the cold.

Given their size, energy level and double thick coat, huskies need special management. They need at least two hours of exercise a day, special weekly grooming, and if they’re bored, they will eat the sofa.

Unfortunately, TV series Game of Thrones led directly to fans wanting real-life direwolves.As Siberian huskies look similar, there was an explosion of breeding and buying. As Huskies take a lot of care and effort to keep, shelters worldwide are seeing a flood of abandoned huskies.

Malaysia has seen its share of dumped huskies. But there are also happy huskies living here.

With the right owner, huskies are a delight. They are friendly, rough and tough dogs with a heart of gold. They love people, are hugely social, and as most of them love food, they respond nicely to positive training.

Give a husky the care and companionship it needs, and it’ll reward you with a whole lot of love, laughter and happy adventures.