Frequently Asked Questions

When do puppies open their eyes?

 

Puppies usually open their eyes at 10 to 14 days of age.

Almost all pups are born with Blue eyes.

At around 4 – 6 weeks we can tell you what WE think the eye color will remain.

 

Will my puppy’s eyes stay Blue/Brown?

 

Again, most times a puppies eyes will be the same when he/she comes home to you (at 7 to 8 weeks old) however, sometimes a pups eyes can change up to the first year.

 

When should I have my puppy spayed or neutered?

 

We suggest having your puppy spayed or neutered at 5 – 7 months of age.

 

How are Siberian Huskies with children?

 

Children, Siberian Huskies, and a family atmosphere all go hand in hand.  Having a husky is honestly like having another (perpetual 3-4 year old) child.  They are your best friend and your biggest baby at the same time.  They get jealous, demand attention, and crave playtime just as a child does!  Huskies are not aggressive by nature and do great with children of all ages.  Just like any animal they do not like having they're tails or hair pulled or things of that nature, so if you have children that enjoy doing that, then you need to supervise them at all times and teach your children to NOT do that!

 

How do Siberian Huskies get along with cats?

 

Siberian Huskies and cats generally do not get along.  The Siberian Husky has a high prey drive. They will hunt and sometimes stalk something they are interested in. When it comes to cats they usually ignore them until the cat runs from them. When the cat runs, it sets off this prey drive. Immediately the Husky goes into a different frame of mind. The instinct to run down their ‘prey’ takes over. A cat is primarily meeker and less self assured than a Sibe. Most times the cats that have this sort of attitude are not likely to do well with a Siberian Husky.  That said, there are proven methods to owning a Sibe & a cat. The first thing to do would be assessing your cat. What attitude does your cat have? How does it react to other dogs? How does it react if it is aggravated? If your cat will stand up for it’s self, not back down, nip back at you when you irritate it….etc, chances are your cat will do fine with a Siberian Husky. Your cat needs a ‘Kiss my fur’ attitude towards a dog. If your cat does not pass the test, we recommend researching other, more cat friendly breeds. You could end up with a major loss on your hands. If your cat does pass the test, that is not all it needs. It takes more than a cat with attitude to live with a Sibe. How much time and effort are you willing to put into training your Sibe to live with the cat? Training any puppy takes time. If you want to accomplish something more time inclusive, you must be the one to stick to your guns; no one else can do it for you. If you are sure the extra aggravation is worth it, then there is one thing you must do. NEVER let the Sibe chase the cat! It sounds simple, but it really isn’t. You must stop it immediately every time it happens. Your dog must be ‘positively’ punished every single time it happens. He/she must know you are angry. He/she must know it’s not allowed.

These facts must be ingrained into his/her brain at the core level.

 

What kind of training do you suggest?

 

To all of our clients, new Sibe owners as well as veteran Sibe owners, we recommend taking basic then advanced puppy classes. Obedience classes are more for the human than the puppy. The instructors will teach you how to interact with your puppy and he/she with you on a positive note and also teach you how to be ‘Alpha’. With this breed you MUST be ‘Alpha’ and you must always be in charge. No exceptions!

 

Why does everyone say "NEVER let your husky off a lead"?

 

This is a very important question. Siberian Huskies have been bred for generations to outperform other dogs when it comes to endurance and stamina. No matter how much training and how trustworthy you feel you’re husky is, if he/she is let loose he/she will run. Further and further away from you. Just like the husky has a prey drive they also have a "run drive".  Their eyes will get that glazed over look to them and they're off.  It is absolutely no fun to chase after and try to find one of these dogs once they get loose.  We have had years of experience with this. When some of our Sibes have gotten out, we searched for hours & hours. We have gotten phone calls letting us know they saw our Sibes….but couldn’t catch them. (They are fast). Now let's understand this situation. What if we lived in a suburban neighborhood instead of out of the city? 

That could have resulted in: 

1.) dog is never found, 

2.) dog gets hit by a car & killed, 

3.) Dog getting picked up and stolen never to be seen again. 

There are many variations that could be explored but that should give you an idea of the most common.

So please, NEVER let your husky loose in an uncontained area, no matter what!!

 

How much are deposits?

 

Deposits are $200.00 and are NON-REFUNDABLE!

 

How long do you keep your puppies before they go to their new “Forever Homes”?

 

We keep the pups until they are 7 weeks old, if personal pick up & 8 weeks old if shipping (as per Airline guide lines).  This way all their preliminary shots are current and they have had ample time to be socialized.

For special circumstances we will hold pups longer for our clients. 

We understand getting fencing in and other things may hold you off a couple of weeks. 

After the pups 9th week of age we charge a $50 per week holding fee.

 

Why Can’t I pick up my puppy earlier?

 

You need to keep your puppy with his/her littermates as long as possible to ensure that your puppy will have adequate time to socialize as well as to make sure that the first puppy shots will be sufficient to get your puppy thru the first few days home with you (before you take him/her to the vet). 

Your puppy’s first 7 - 8 weeks with his/her littermates are crucial to his/her development.

 

 

What forms of payment do you accept?

 

We except PayPal for the initial deposit. Then after that we can set you up with Money order payments or continue thru PayPal with the payments.

However you want to continue is fine with us.

We do not accept personal checks, cashier checks or cash.

 

How do I find a good brand of dog food?

 

All our puppies are started out with Iams canned puppy food, Lamb and Rice.

They are then graduated to dry kibble:

‘IAMS’ Smart Puppy - Large Breed - Proactive Health - Puppy food.

When you bring your puppy home, we suggest that any premium puppy food you chose have as the first 2 ingredients Meat (chicken, beef, lamb….etc.) & meat by products.

By the 7th to 9th month of age you will want to change to an adult Grade ‘A’ Dog food.

Only you will know when it’s time to change from puppy food to adult food.

 

What will I need when I bring my new puppy home?

 

A Great Veterinarian

Grade ‘A’ premium puppy food, as mentioned above

Food & Water dishes

Collar & leash

Nametag

Puppy potty training pads

We recommend having a ton of really hard rubber chewies & rope toys.

(The cute squeaky toys will probably last a minute or two, TOPS!)

A good instructional book on raising a Siberian Husky

(we recommend “Siberian Huskies for Dummies”)

Also if you plan on crate training your puppy, start from day one. Otherwise you will be sleeping and sharing your bed for the life of your Sibe

(our preference….lol, but totally up to you).

 

 

What is ‘Neurological Stimulation’, and how will it benefit my puppy?

 

This information can be found on our website on the “Puppy Information” page.

Everything about Neurological stimulation is explained there.

Not all Breeders do Neurological Stimulation……..BUT THEY SHOULD!

 

Why do some breeders say they have ‘Rare Coat/Eye colors’?

 

The truth is there is no such thing as a ‘Rare Coat or Eye Color’ in a Siberian Husky.

According to official AKC website all color coats with all variations are quite normal.

Those people that charge more for coat color are basically ‘soaking’ you for more money.

The same can be said with eye color.

Brown, Amber, Blue, Green, Grey or any combination (Bi-eyes, Parti-eyes)

is very normal in the Siberian Husky.

The question should be…..will you be able to love a Sibe the way NATURE intended him/her to be?

 

I’m Just being nosy, but how much do you make on a litter of puppies?

 

 On average, 85% to 90% of the money we take in for your pup goes right back into the care and well being of your pup depending on the level of care it needs.

Between vet visits

(our vet actually makes house calls when the pups are very young so as not to stress out the puppy or the  momma,

which is of course a higher cost),

Medications such as VanGuard Plus5 L/4, Albon, Panacur & Nemex II,

Laundry soap, bleach and other high maintenance cleaners such as

Natures MiracleTM,

Q-256

(Quadracide - high grade cleanser, disinfectant - VERY expensive,

but necessary to keep a hospital clean environment for the pups.),

Electricity of doing 3 or more loads of laundry a day just for puppy pads alone,

Hiring the local teenagers (at $10.00 an hour) to help with outdoor poop scooping….lol,

and other chores.

Hiring the same Teenagers at the same rate for ‘Sibe sitting’

(on the very rare occasion that Charley or I are not at home at the same time.

Our Sibes are NEVER left alone….

and our kids all know these teenagers very well we trust them completely!)

Everything that is in your Deluxe Puppy Pack…...etc...etc.

We think you get the picture.

 

We actually sat down and figured that on just one pup,

basing it on an 8 hour work day, we make approx.

28 cents per hour on that pup………

Now, that is based on an average 8 hour day…..

Caring for newborn pups until they are 7 to 8 weeks old is actually a 24/7 commitment.

So figuring that into the equation, we think you have some understanding of how much we make :)

We are NOT in this for monetary gain. As you can see.

We do what we do to provide Top Quality, Healthy, Happy & Sound Siberian Huskies to

wonderful & caring “FOREVER HOME” families who have a ton of love and understanding

to give to not only a new puppy, but the resulting adult Sibe right up until he or she crosses over the Rainbow Bridge!

 

 

If you have a question you would like to see answered here

or have a suggestion of a question that should be answered here, just email it to us.

We are happy to answer any and ALL questions!

 

 

 

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