Can't sleep and before I got a bit on the MIA side to deal with personal issues, I wanted to post this...




Buy It On Amazon!


Okay, so.. I know we have a lot of members that are just now entering husky parenting or are potential husky owners. I went to B&N this weekend with my husband and saw a new husky book. Of course, I grabbed it off the shelves and decided I would browse through it and see how useless and inaccurate it was…

.. Well, I was wrong. This book is pretty awesome. I would recommend it over Huskies for Dummies anyday, though I think HfD has some fun little pieces of information. Obviously, my suggestion is to go to B&N and grab a hot chocolate and read both, but I just wanted to bring attention to this book for our new and potential husky owners. It has great information that will benefit you big time. It's really neat because it addresses all those questions you get.. rescue vs. puppy, finding a breeder, huskies and kids, food, sports to do with them, training. I wish they had this when we got Koda!

I went ahead and wrote down what the table of content is:

1. All About Siberian Huskies
a. Siberian Sled Dogs
b. East to Alaska
c. Siberians Go Outside
d. The Siberian Goes Mainstream
e. Siberians in Literature
f. Siberians in Film and TV
g. Ten Famous Siberians


2. The Mind of the Siberian Husky
a. Once a Sled Dog, Always a Sled Dog
b. Siberian Pros and Cons
c. Children and Other Pets
d. Siberian Health and Longevity
e. 10 Questions About Siberian Breed Characteristics


3. How to Choose a Siberian Husky
a. Three Absolute Musts
b. Setting Priorities
c. All Colors from Black to Pure White
d. Should You Decide on a Puppy…
e. Locating a Responsible Breeder
f. The Value of a Reputable Source
g. Rescue
h. Picking That Perfect Puppy


4. Caring for a Siberian Husky Puppy
a. Be Prepared
b. Crate Training
c. Housetraining
d. Siberian Husky Development
e. Puppy Health
f. Mistakes New Siberian Owners Make


5. Living with a Siberian Husky
a. Free Spirit
b. Social Beings
c. Talking to Your Siberian
d. Managing Behavioral Problems
e. Communicating with Your Siberian


6. Health and Nutrition
a. Choosing a Veterinarian
b. Common Health Concerns
c. Hereditary Disorders
d. Complete, Balanced, and High Quality Food


7. Training and Activities
a. A Dog You Can Live with
b. The Siberian Good Citizen
c. Traveling with Your Siberian
d. Hiking, Biking, and Such
e. Competitive Dog Sports
f. Siberians as Therapists
g. The Great White Outdoors


8. Grooming a Siberian Husky
a. Coat Care
b. Eat Care
c. Skin Problems and Allergies
d. External Parasites
e. Nail and Foot Care
f. Dental Care


9. The Senior Siberian
a. Sage and Healthy Aging
b. Senior Changes
c. Senior Health


10. The Siberian Husky Standard
a. The Standard Defined
b. The Whys and Wherefores of the Standard
c. Temperament According to the Standard

I have this book, I loved it!

Looks interesting! I'll have to pick it up tomorrow. Thanks!

My husband bought it before we got kiba and it IS a great resource. The DVD is so-so but live the book