OUR FAVORITE DOGS

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Siberian Husky

Origin The Siberian Husky is originally from Siberia,

several tribes of Eskimos bred these to hunt, track and transport.

Early in the twentieth century these dogs became popular thanks to sled races in Alaska.

The breed became popular in America and England and Siberian Husky hatcheries increased.

Appearance Siberian Huskies are strong, compact, with

high erect ears. They have got a brush tail and in it they usually have a white tip. They have a variety of eye colors that goes from: the copper and chocolate brown to the blue ice, it is also common to find specimens with one eye brown and the other blue.

Behavior and temperament The characteristic temperament of the Siberian

Husky is friendly and gentle, but also alert and outgoing. Don’t manifest possessive qualities of the guard dog, and it isn’t exaggeratedly suspicious of the strange or aggressive with other dogs. His intelligence, docility and willingness to please make this dog a pleasant companion and a worker always ready.

Akita inu

Origin In the seventeenth century the akitas began to

be used as fighting dogs, they were crossed with larger and more aggressive breeds.

After the Second World War there were two lines of Akita the current inu (more similar to the original akita) and the current American (akita crossed with German Shepherds, larger and heavier).

AppearanceThe Akita is a medium sized dog but with a strong constitution, balanced and capable of performing the work of a large dog.It has small brown eyes almost triangular.It carries the curled tail over the back.Their coat has two layers, a short, with soft hair and the other longer and with harsh hair. Their fur can be white, brindle or red.

Behavior and temperament

The Akita is docile, active and independent, although it is obedient, isn’t submissive. His most admirable quality is loyalty, he feels very attached to his owner and is suspicious of strangers, an attitude that makes him a good watchdog. It is a patient dog who remains unmoved in irritating situations.

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