Pyrenees Husky Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Pyrenees Husky is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless

Pyrenees Husky dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Pyrenees Husky. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Great Pyrenees, Siberian Husky

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Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

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Pied
Black
Cream

The coat of a Pyrenees Husky falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Pyrenees Husky can have a litter of 6-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Pyrenees Huskys are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Pyrenees Husky breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

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Blood Analysis
Full Body Physical Examination

Pyrenees Husky have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Pyrenees Huskys are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Hike, Walk, Run, Bikejoring, Outside walks, Tug of war, Play keep away, Walks, Fishing, Horsebackriding, Weight pulling, Long boarding, Camping, Walking, Tag, Hide and seek, Fetch, People watching, Fetching, Ball, Fighting, Jumping, Playful, Dog Parks, Swim, Keep away, Car rides, Playdate, Tug-of-war, Playing

Pyrenees Huskys are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Pyrenees Husky, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Pyrenees Huskys usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Pyrenees Husky is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Pyrenees Husky should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 85-100 pound (39 - 45 kg) Pyrenees Husky feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Pyrenees Husky is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pyrenees Husky is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Pyrenees Husky in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Pyrenees Huskys living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

Pyrenees Huskys are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Pyrenees Huskys are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Pyrenees Huskys are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Pyrenees Huskys are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Pyrenees Huskys have an average level of playfulness. The Pyrenees Huskys, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Pyrenees Husky dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.