a. The Huskimo is a hybrid dog that is bred when a purebred Siberian Husky and a purebred American Eskimo are crossed.

1. Huskimo
Other Names
• None
Pronunciation
Husk-y-mo
Description
The Huskimo is a hybrid dog that is bred when a purebred Siberian Husky and a purebred American
Eskimo are crossed.
The Huskimo is an intelligent dog that makes a great family pet. They do not bark much and are friendly
with just about everyone. They are good with kids, but can sometimes be a bit stubborn if their owner
doesn't show leadership qualities. Huskimos need to be walked and exercised frequently otherwise
they can develop destructive habits.
Breed History
Since the Huskimo is a hybrid dog, not too much of a breed history exists. It is estimated that Huskimos
were first bred in the 1990s to 2000s when designer and hybrid dog popularity was high.
Breed Standards
Height (inches): up to 24
Weight (pounds): 40-60
Color: Black, Gray, Red, White, Yellow or a mix of any of these colors.
Coat: Thick and long coated. It is rough on the outside and soft the closer it gets to the skin which keeps
the dog warm in cold temperatures.
Appearance
The Huskimo is a medium sized dog that resembles a sled dog. They have pointy ears with a curled up
fluffy tail. They have strong and well-built bodies.
Temperament
Huskimos are a very loving dog. They can make friends with just about anyone and are very easy to
socialize. They are intelligent, but can be stubborn and difficult to train if their owner doesn't show pack
leadership qualities.

2. Huskimos have a lot of energy and clearly want to pull a sled or do some work, so they require a lot of
exercise. They can cope well with any type of home whether it is an apartment or a farm as long as their
exercise requirements have been met. Since they are very good dogs with strangers they do not make
good watchdogs.
Health
Issues: Since this dog is a fairly recent hybrid dog, its health issues are not well known, however, hybrid
dogs generally are healthier than purebred dogs. Since Huskimos have a heavy coat, they can overheat
if they are put in a hot climate.
Life Expectancy: 11-14 years
Grooming: Huskimos should be brushed daily and at the very minimum brushed 2-3 times each week.
They shed heavily and will need to be bathed every few months or whenever needed.
Exercise: Huskimos require heavy exercise. They have sled pulling instincts and want to do work. They
will need a minimum of 1-2 hours of walking/running each day to stay happy.
Living: Huskimos can cope well with either apartment life or farm life as long as their exercise
requirements are met. They do well with children and make great family dogs.
Breed Recognition
• ACHC – American Canine Hybrid Club
• DRA – Dog Registry of America Inc.
• IDCR – International Designer Canine Registry
Dog Type: Hybrid
Size: Medium
Skills
Hunting – No
Guard – No
Watch – No
Sport – No
Herding – No
Enjoys
Kids – Yes
Other Pets – Yes
City – Yes
Indoor – Yes
Outdoor – Yes

3. Energy
Low – No
Medium – No
High – Yes
Grooming
Low – No
Medium – No
High – Yes
For more information on the Huskimo please visit
http://www.allthedogbreeds.com/breeds/huskimo.php
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