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Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky was developed by the Chukchi people of northeastern Siberia as a long-distance sled dog, later brought to Alaska in the early 1900s.

Calculate Siberian Husky age
Lifespan11.9 yrrange 11–12
SizeLargeWorking Group
Weight35–60 lb15.9–27.2 kg
Senior at6 yrgeriatric at 10

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About

About the Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky was developed by the Chukchi people of northeastern Siberia as a long-distance sled dog, later brought to Alaska in the early 1900s. The breed retains a strong prey drive and requires secured containment; escapes account for a disproportionate share of urban rehoming.

Aging

How Siberian Huskys age

RVC VetCompass gives a median 11.9 years (n=6,400). Juvenile and hereditary cataracts are the defining breed eye concern (OFA moderate prevalence); zinc-responsive dermatosis affects working lines and resolves with dietary supplementation.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 11.9 yr · range 11–12Senior careSenior at 6 · geriatric at 10Common health issues9 tracked conditions
Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight
35–60 lb(15.9–27.2 kg)
Height
20–23.5 in(50.8–59.7 cm)
Coat type
Double
Colors
Agouti & WhiteBlack & WhiteGray & WhiteRed & WhiteSable & WhiteWhiteBrown & WhiteBlack Tan & WhiteBlack
Temperament

Temperament

How Siberian Huskys tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

loyaloutgoingmischievousathletic
  • Energy
  • Trainability
  • Good with kids
  • Good with other dogs
  • Shedding
Health

Common health issues

Full health profile
  • Moderatetypical onset ~7 yr

    Cataracts

    Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Low prevalencetypical onset ~2 yr

    Elbow Dysplasia

    Description and veterinary guidance for Elbow Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Low prevalencetypical onset ~2 yr

    Patellar Luxation

    Description and veterinary guidance for Patellar Luxation land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

Exercise
90min
per day

Siberian Huskys are high-output dogs — plan for 90 minutes of daily activity across a mix of walks, off-leash play, and purposeful work.

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References

Sources

Lifespan and health figures on this page are drawn from the peer-reviewed and organizational sources below.

  1. AKC breed standardAmerican Kennel Club breed page

    Breed size, weight range, height, AKC group, origin, coat type, and temperament baseline.

  2. RVC VetCompassRoyal Veterinary College VetCompass life-table research (McMillan et al. 2024)

    UK primary-care records; source for the median-lifespan and mortality figures.