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A 2024 study in the UK found an average life expectancy of 11.3 years compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for crossbreeds. [ 9 ] The most commonly reported health problems of Alaskan Malamutes, in the 2004 UK Kennel Club survey (based on a sample size of 64 dogs) were musculoskeletal ( hip dysplasia ), and hereditary cataracts .
Weight. 35–75 lb (16–34 kg) Coat. Usually double coat. Color. Any color or pattern. Dog (domestic dog) The Alaskan husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog, developed specifically for its performance as such. [1][2][3] Alaskan huskies are the most commonly used type of dog for competitive sled dog racing, both in short-distance ...
The Samoyed (/ ˈsæməjɛd / SAM-ə-yed or / səˈmɔɪ.ɛd / sə-MOY-ed; [1] Russian: самое́дская соба́ка, romanized: samoyédskaya sobáka, or самое́д, samoyéd) is a breed of medium-sized herding dogs with thick, white, double-layer coats. They are spitz-type dogs which take their name from the Samoyedic peoples of ...
Siberian Husky. The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working sled dog breed. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thickly furred double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings, and is smaller than the similar-looking Alaskan Malamute. Siberian Huskies originated in Northeast Asia where they are ...
The Belgian Shepherd is a medium-sized athletic breed with a body built for endurance. Dogs typically stand between 56 and 66 cm (22 and 26 in), with bitches being on average 4 cm (2 in) shorter than dogs. They usually weigh between 20 and 30 kg (45 and 65 lb); the breed standard states the ideal height is 62 cm (24 in) for dogs and 58 cm (23 ...
The northern Inuit dog is a medium to large dog, with the males larger and heavier than the females. They have thick coats of varying color. The ears are upright, with the muzzle and skull usually the same length. They have straight, furry tails. [3] Genetic testing has identified a color variant linked to partial recessive red traits that at ...
Husky. Dogsled huskies at rest after racing. Husky is a general term for a dog used in the polar regions, primarily and specifically for work as sled dogs. It refers to a traditional northern type, notable for its cold-weather tolerance and overall hardiness. [1][2] Modern racing huskies that maintain arctic breed traits (also known as Alaskan ...
American Eskimo Dogs are small to medium dogs, and come in three size varieties: [7] Toy: 9–12 inches and 5–10 lbs / 22–30 cm and 2.27–4.5 kg. Miniature: 12–15 inches and 10–20 lbs / 30–40 cm and 4.5–9 kg. Standard: 15–20 inches and 15–40 lbs / 38–50 cm and 6.8–18 kg.