Siberpoo Basics
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The Siberpoo – also known as the Poosky, Huskydoodle, or Huskypoo(each an every one of them a incredibly fun name to say)– is a designer breed created by mixing aSiberian Husky with aPoodle. The Siberpoo is a high energy dog that require a great deal of exercise and stimulation. Siberpoos are not ideal for apartment life or for people who don’t have experience with large/independent breeds. They would be suited for someone who hikes or runs frequently and has experience with the husky breed. In other words, apartment bound elderly people who don’t exercise often would be wildly inappropriate owners for this particular pup.
The Siberpoos is a unique-looking dog that tends to carry on the colors and markings of the husky, but with more of a poodle-like coat. They sometimes even have the blue or multi-colored eyes of the husky. The original goal for this mixing of purebreds was to pass on the hypoallergenic traits of the poodle to the litter, but not all Siberpoos end up inheriting this coveted quality. If you’re looking into getting a Siberpoo because you have allergies, it’s best that you spend time with your potential new pet before making a final decision- just to be sure.
In case you’re just fascinated by the unique appearance and independent, intelligent nature of the breed, read on to learn more about what Siberpoos are like. This will help ensure you’re making the right decision for both your family and your new pet! So, keep your eyes glued to this page and scroll on. You are about to learn everything that you could possibly want to know about the Siberpoo.
The Siberpoo is a designer breed created by mixing a Siberian Husky with a Poodle.
Origin
The Siberpoo is the result of the designer dog craze- or, more specifically, the doodle mixes craze- that started out in the late 1980s. As the Poodle is an intelligent and friendly dog with a non-shedding coat, it possesses a lot of traits that breeders would like to see in other dog breeds- hence the idea to create world’s first hypoallergenic seeing eye dog from two existing purebreds. It just made so much sense from the initial breeder’s perspective.
When the Labradoodle first made its appearance, no one knew how popular this mix would become, or how it would pave the way for many other purebred crosses yet to be developed. The Siberpoo was one of the Poodle mix designer dogs that followed, but unfortunately there are no details about when or where these stunning dogs were first developed. Sure, there might have been accidental mixes of these two purebreds throughout history, but it’s the intentional development that counts and sadly we have no documentation about when or where that first happened.
Despite not having exact data, we can safely assume that Siberpoo is not unlike most other doodle hybrids and that these dogs were first created sometime in the last 20 to 30 years in the United States. That’s about all that can be guessed about the origin of these beautiful animals at this point. Sadly, most breeders simply did not keep any official documentation about developing this breed and no one has stepped up to take credit for supervising the first official mix.
Pedigree
Siberpoos are a mixture of Siberian Husky and Standard Poodle. This is 50-50 percent mix of the two breeds, or a so-called first generation hybrid, where both parents purebreds. As a result, the litter two different purebreds produce can vary in looks and behavior. There’s no way to guarantee which of the parent’s will be more dominant, so each and every Siberpoo puppy can be different and unique (Some dog owners cherish this uniqueness, while others are frustrated by the lack of consistency. It’s all a matter of taste). Of course, there are certain general tendencies that breeders have noticed with these mixes. For instance, the husky coloring tends to be dominant, so it’s all too rare to find a Siberpoo that is all one color.
Additionally, there can also be multigenerational designer dogs, with different percentages of either breed in the mix (e.g. 70 percent Poodle, 30 percent Husky), rather than the standard 50-50 ratio. These hybrid are more predictable, so some may find them preferable. Multigenerational Siberpoos are still rare, though, as this is a new breed that’s yet to see the expansion of some other poodle mixes.
Since this is a dog of mixed breed origin and not a standard breed, Siberpoo is not eligible for registration with American Kennel Club or its international counterparts (sadly these organizations remain prejudiced against designer dogs). Owing to this, there won’t be any official pedigree papers for your Siberpoo puppy, but make sure to ask to see the papers from parents as proof of good breeding. A reputable breeder will also offer a certificate from a smaller club and/or a health guarantee for their puppies. If you encounter a breeder unwilling to provide this, then they are not a breeder to be trusted or supported.
Food/Diet
Siberpoos are a large breed dog and this needs to be taken into consideration when feeding. Large breed formulas are recommended, or an all-natural diet. They will eat quite a bit since they are so active, but it’s important to moderate their feeding to keep them from gaining wait.
Siberpoos have a thick coat, so a salmon oil supplement will help keep their coat shiny and soft. Glucosamine supplements should be an addition to their food as they age since they are a large breed dog. All that running around can put pressure on their joints.
If you are in any way concerned about establishing or altering your dog’s diet, then it is wise to consult with a veterinarian first. While pet food manufacturers and pet blogs provide useful feeding guidelines, they are still just guidelines and should not be treated as gospel. All dogs are different after all, each with their own needs. The only person qualified to determine the specific dietary needs of your personal pooch is a vet. So always seek out the advice of your pup’s good doctor before making any significant changes to what you poor into your dog’s bowl.
Siberpoos require training from the moment they are brought home.
Training
Siberpoos require training from the moment they are brought home. None of those impressionable young puppy days are too go to waste. They need a strict routine while growing up to prevent problem behaviors from arising. Crate training is essential because they tend to get into things they shouldn’t when left alone.
Upon bringing home a Siberpoo, sign up for group obedience classes. While it is possible to train one of these dogs on your own, it is best to do so in a group. In training classes your dog will learn to listen to the owner, socialize with other dogs and learn manners. A professional’s help right off the bat will make a world of difference when owning a Siberpoo. Don’t wait until problems start to arise because then it’s much more difficult to fix. Get professional help immediately to ensure that your Siberpoo grows up to be their best self.
Siberpoos enjoy activities such as agility and obedience. They require a great deal of mental stimulation in addition to exercise to keep them happy and calm. These are not dogs for inactive owners who need to leave their pets alone for extended periods of time. These pups need a great deal of daily activity and near constant attention in order to thrive.
Weight
The weight of a Siberpoo ranges from 45 to 60 pounds.
Temperament/Behavior
While Siberpoos can be great companion dogs, they are not for everyone. They do best with a firm owner who will exercise them frequently. They are not recommended for first time dog owners or for families with small children. The responsibility is simply too great for that.
Siberpoos are amazingly smart and require constant stimulation. They are the type of dog that needs a job – and if they don’t have one, they will find one themselves (likely one that you won’t enjoy). But unfortunately, the Siberpoo won’t do the dishes – he will knock them all off the counter. Destructive behaviors are common in these guys when left unattended for long periods of time. They can become real troublemakers without enough attention and stimulation.
Common Health Problems
There aren’t any health issues specific to Siberpoos, so it’s important to look to the parent breeds to understand what may arise. By mixing the two breeds together, the problems are less likely, but can still crop up. Both breeds are known for having hip dysplasia and other leg/joint problems so keep an eye on the dog’s gait. If it limps or walks differently, be sure to see your vet. It’s important to maintain regularly scheduled checkups with a vet (especially as your pooch ages into its senior years) to ensure that any potential health issues are identified and treated as quickly as possible.
Life Expectancy
Siberpoos tend to live between 10 and 13 years, but this is just an estimate.
Exercise Requirements
Siberpoos require massive amounts of exercise. This is not a good dog for someone who isn’t active. They love to run and need to do it frequently. Siberpoos are ideal for outdoorsy people who love to hike and camp. One walk around the block is not nearly enough for these guys, they need to walk/run for miles.
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Not only does the Siberpoo require physical exercise, they also require mental exercise. Obedience training, engaging toys and agility are great ways to keep their minds occupied and them out of trouble.
While Siberpoos can be great companion dogs, they are not for everyone.
Recognized Clubs
As it’s a designer breed, the Siberpoo is not recognized by the American Kennel Club. It is recognized by the Dog Registry of America, Inc (DRA), the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC) and the International Designer Canine Registry (IDCR).
Coat
The coat of the Siberpoo varies from dog to dog since it’s a designer breed. What stands out is that they typically maintain the markings of the husky. Siberpoos are hypoallergenic, so they are great for husky lovers that are allergic to dander.
The Siberpoo will require regular brushing because they do shed, and sometimes they require trimming to prevent matting.
Puppies
Siberpoo puppies are fluffy little balls of energy. Don’t let their cuteness fool you, though, as even at a young age they require daily exercise and training. It’s important to start working with your cute little mix early on, to ensure any bad habits or behavioral traits are weeded out and that your puppy grows into a well-behaved, happy dog.
Fluffy, intelligent, strong, energetic, easily trainable, hypoallergenic, non shedding and loyal – what more could anyone ask for in a dog! The Huskydoodle is a breed of dog with all of these traits and has started to become an increasingly popular doodle trend behind the Goldendoodle and Labradoodle.
Huskydoodles are an eclectic mix of two very different types of dogs. First, the Siberian Husky is a big dog bred for working in the coldest climates. Second, the designer poodle, a cute and intelligent pooch known for its designer looks, hypoallergenic, and non shedding features. This makes for a unique combination that many dog owners have come to know and love.
This is a relatively new breed of dog, and if you are considering one, then it is crucial to make sure that you can take care of both the poodle and husky aspects of the dog. Your dog will have varying levels of traits from both of these dogs and a strong working dog with a high level of intelligence can be a handful!
What Is A Huskydoodle?
A Huskydoodle is a breed of dog with many nicknames – Siberpoo, Huskypoo, Poosky and Huskapoo, to name a few! A lot of cute names for a cute breed of dog, but they all boil down to one type of dog. A Siberian Husky crossed with a Poodle.
At a glance, the Husky and Poodle aren’t an obvious choice to cross-breed, but since the Siberian Husky sheds a lot of fur, crossbreeding it with a Poodle makes them more hypoallergenic and non shedding. However, they do look like completely different dogs and were originally bred for very different purposes. Still, the results of this cross-breeding has created a cross-breed with a lot of personality and great features.
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A Short Huskydoodle History
The Huskydoodle is a relatively new breed of dog and it isn’t well known exactly how and when this cross-breeding occurred and why. However, we do know more about the individual breeds that make up this new type of pooch.
The Siberian Husky
The Husky we know and love originally come from North-East Asia and are first seen in a semi-nomadic tribe – The Chukchi People.
These dogs, with their thick coats and high endurance levels, made the perfect sledging dogs that when tethered together as a pack can easily pull light sledges and loads across some of the harshest of cold areas. These originators of today’s Siberian Huskies were isolated from other dog breeds and people and maintained their pure breed for generations before making their way to the rest of the world and slowly becoming the Siberian Husky we know of today.
The Siberian Husky isn’t only a working dog; they make wonderful companion pets, albeit with a lot of energy! They tend to have a friendly nature that us humans love in our pets. However, they do shed tons of fur which is why it makes sense to crossbreed with a Poodle!
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The Poodle
The Poodle might be known as a French dog but the breed actually originated in Germany where it was bred with a water-resistant coat that made it perfect for duck hunting which then gave way for it to be an excellent water retriever dog. Fabulous swimmers with a quick intelligence, these dogs make fantastic pets and have now been bred into many varieties including toy breed versions and in many colors. The best features about the Poodle is that they have a non shedding fur coat which is hypoallergenic. So if you don’t want to vacuum up fur every day or get fur on your clothes, doodle breeds are a great choice.
The Huskydoodle Breed
There are never any guarantees when it comes to cross-breeding dogs, and each dog will have its own variation of coat colors, markings, temperament and traits so any Huskydoodle will have slightly different personalities and looks. But, that is part of what makes them so adorable! Each one has its own unique character and flair. For more information about doodle generations and charateristics, read our Goldendoodle Generation Guide.
There are some common traits to look out for that many Huskydoodles will share. They often are a mix of a highly alert dog with high intelligence and a lot of energy! These are dogs that will need a lot of walking and attention to stop them from becoming bored. If you can provide a dog with an active lifestyle and lots of mental stimulation, the Huskydoodle might be the perfect dog for you.
The appearance of a Huskydoodle can vary and it highly depends on its parents and their heritage. They commonly have thick double layers of hair, giving them a fluffy, shaggy appearance — the more Poodle genetics a Huskydoodle has the more curly, non shedding, and hypoallergenic the dog will be. The coat color can vary hugely depending on its heritage. They tend to stand between 13 to 22 inches high with a weight of between 45 to 60 pounds making this a medium to large dog. Sometimes a Huskydoodle has the distinctive bright blue eyes of their Siberian Husky ancestors, but they are just as likely to have the intelligent eyes of a Poodle.
The Siberpoo has a good temperament that makes for the perfect pet. Affectionate and smart – they are easily trainable and generally love to please their pet parents. In addition, a Huskpoo enjoys the company of humans and tend to be good with strangers too. However, it isn’t all easy and perfect genetic traits. This breed of dog can be a bit of a handful at times. They have a lot of energy and can be mischievous with it too. Huskypoo’s can be quite stubborn at times and can have destructive behavior without an adequate amount of exercise. In addition, since this is an extremely smart dog breed, they can sometimes be unruly and difficult to handle. Luckily they tend not to be aggressive. Although, it is important to bear in mind that any dog, no matter how docile, can become aggressive and difficult if their needs are not taken care of.
This breed of dog can make excellent family pets for those with older children. They don’t like being poked or prodded too much, which could be difficult for families with infants and small children. For families who love hikes and plenty of outdoor activities, this dog is perfect and easily trainable and with boundless energy.
Huskydoodle Health and Care
Luckily both the Siberian Husky and The Poodle are generally healthy dogs which is great news for a cross-breed of this variety. Choosing a good breeder will help allay any health fears you have. A great breeder should know and be able to tell you the history of the parents and lineage of your dog including any potential issues and health problems.
As with any breed of dog, there are some health issues that a Huskydoodle cross-breed may inherit from its parents breed such as:
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- Allergies
- Patellar luxation
- Elbow and Hip Displacement
- They easily suffer separation anxiety
Your breeder and vet can give you advice on these and any other issues your Huskydoodle may suffer with. If you own or are planning to own one of these beautiful dogs then regular vet checkups, a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise should keep many health issues at bay and your Poosky should have an average lifespan of 10 to 14 years.
A Huskydoodle is a fairly easy dog to take care of as long as you have the time! They need a least an hours walking daily to make sure they get enough exercise and will also need you to be around a lot to give them both mental stimulation and companionship. These are a companion dog and won’t thrive if left alone for too long.
When it comes to general maintenance and coat care this dog is bred from two dog breeds that require a lot of grooming! Luckily the mix of the long, fluffy Siberian Husky coat and short wirey Poodle fur has toned down the need for grooming a little bit. However, you will regularly need to brush a Poosky and give them haircuts.
You shouldn’t need to shave your dog’s hair like you would a Poodle or give it regular trims like a Husky, but their longer coats and wavy hair can get matted easily so regular brushing is a must to avoid shaving your dog. As with anything that is a cross-breed, it can be a hit and miss about what traits your dog ends up with and if your dog’s coat is more like a Husky you will have to groom them less, but they will shed fur. If our dog is more like a Poodle then you will need to give their coat a little more grooming and care, but they will shed less.
Is A Huskydoodle The Right Dog For Me?
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There is no doubt about it that Huskydoodles are lovely dogs. Their mix of affection, intelligence, character and energy all wrapped up in a fluffy coat of fur makes them a wonderful pet and companion for families with older children or for those with a lot of time to devote to their dog — especially for families who like to exercise!
If you aren’t too worried about having a perfect purebred and are happy to accept whatever mix of characteristics and traits a crossbreed dog comes with then the Huskydoodle is perfect. It can be a bit of a lottery to see what traits of its parents are most dominant, but both the Siberian Husky and Poodles are great dogs to start with and bred together creates a beautiful ball of mischievous energy that is the Huskydoodle. They also tend to shed a lot less fur and are more hypoallergenic due to their Poodle genes.
If you don’t have a lot of time to exercise a dog or would be leaving your pet alone for long periods of time then this is not the dog for you. This is a breed that needs a lot of exercise – at least sixty minutes every single day! They also require a lot of mental stimulation to stop this intelligent and alert dog from getting bored and looking for its own entertainment.
Huskypoo’s are fairly easy to maintain but will require some grooming and bathing, especially if your pooch has decided to follow it’s poodle ancestors and go for a swim! Usually, regular brushing is enough and most of us can fit this into our lives easily.
So, if you are looking for a bundle of energy with a loyal, affectionate nature, and are able to cope with the energetic and intelligent nature of these types of dogs then the Huskydoodle is the dog for you!
Conclusion for the Huskydoodle Guide
A Huskydoodle is the best of both worlds: a non shedding and hypoallergenic Husky. Many people love the high energy, loyalness, and love of a Husky, but hate vacuuming up a constant amount of hair. The Huskydoodle has many different nicknames like the Siberpoo, Huskypoo, Poosky and Huskapoo. This is an extremely fast growing and trending doodle breed.
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