i need husky info!

[lute]

i am talking with a lady that is going to let me tag aong to dog shows and whatch how it's done and help with grooming and stuff.
i would like to know a reasonable amount about the breed before i work with them. i will be looking at different wesites and books,but i would love for more links and pics of showing siberian huskies.
thanks!:D

[anna_66]

Here's a few sites I have bookmarked that would help you out.

http://www.siberescue.com/Breed_Info/BGardener.html

http://www.huskycolors.com/

http://www.everythinghusky.com/

[lute]

thanks!:D
keep 'em comming!

[Shelteez2]

I didn't look at the links anna posted, so sorry if this was included already. But one really helpful thing for you to learn would be the Siberian Husky breed standard (http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/sibhusk.cfm) .

Even if you do not yet know how to interpret it, just knowing what it says will make learning to interpret it that much easier. Good luck!

[lute]

thanks.
i heard that you can't show prue whilte sibes. is that true? also are blue eyes bad too?

[Glacier]

http://www.siberianrescue.com/general.htm

http://www.cybersibes.com/

http://www.wayeh.com/sleddogrescue/

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by lute
thanks.
i heard that you can't show prue whilte sibes. is that true? also are blue eyes bad too?

I don't know too much about show dogs but I've never heard anything like that. I thought that pretty much all colors and patterns are accepted in the breed standard. Blue eyes certainly are not bad, neither are bi-eyes or parti-eyes. It does seem to me though in pics of show huskies more seem to have brown eyes.

[Shelteez2]

From the breed standard site I posted:

Eyes almond shaped, moderately spaced and set a trifle obliquely. Eyes may be brown or blue in color; one of each or parti-colored are acceptable. Faults--Eyes set too obliquely; set too close together.

And.......

Color
All colors from black to pure white are allowed. A variety of markings on the head is common, including many striking patterns not found in other breeds.

[lute]

thanks Shelteez2, i should have looked at that:rolleyes:

[lv4dogs]

You have gotten some great info but I also suggest you speak w/ the breeder (or whoever you are taging along with) I am sure she will be more than happy to explain!

[Glacier]

Brand new site on the genetic and herditary diseases Huskies are prone to, plus other health info on the breed.


http://www.siberianhuskyhealthfoundation.org/

[lute]

thanks Glacier!:D

lv4dogs, the lady i am tagging along with is a breeder and shower. i am going to call her saturday and try to actually meet up with her sometime.

thanks everyone for the great help!:D