AboutMarcus Doyle Expertise Questions about the general breed and temperament of Siberian Huskies. Also, I have had great experience in training them to be, well, a little less crazy. Nothing is a substitute for good research and training, but Husky owners are a special breed, and I can help in passing along some of that information.
I do not breed my dogs, they are just companion animals. I encourage that breeding be left to professionals and members of the SHCA. The SHCA can provide great information in helping fellow breeders and I am unable to answer all but the most basic of questions regarding breeding.
Experience Own two pure-bred Siberian Huskies (Karnovanda). Casual owner, but a love and understanding of the breed can be helpful in getting to the right resources.
Expert: Marcus Doyle Date: 6/3/2008 Subject: siberian husky
Question Hi Marcus, my name is mizraim, i have a 15 month old male husky, i live in houston tx, and right now its very hot here, im wondering what i can do to help him against the heat during the day as he is a outside dog, or will he be okay if i just let him be, my sister suggested shaving or triming his hair, but i was against it, what should i do? thank you -miz-
Answer Mizraim,
Arctic dogs in warmer climates always present a problem. I would definitely recommend against shaving the dog because the fur is an insulator that protects against the heat as well as the cold. The dog should be afforded plenty of fresh water, shade, and preferably some air conditioning. Having this dog as only an outside dog during hot summers can be dangerous for him. A large fan can help, but the key is keeping the temperature down as much as possible around him.
