Vader, a gorgeous Siberian Husky pup owned by Alan and Heather Tucker stole my heart the minute I saw him as a tiny, little thing.
Tiny no longer! At forty-eight pounds and still growing he’s a bit timid, all puppy and so loving!
This breed, along with the Malamute, is directly descended from the original “sled dog”. Research shows that “husky” comes from the word “esky”, once applied to the Eskimos and subsequently to their dogs.
If you ever get the chance to attend the Iditarod, you’ll see these beautiful dogs at the lead of the pack. They are quick and sure-footed as they lead a team of Malamute’s on the race.
Alan and Heather are both avid dog lovers. They raise their beloved Labrador Retriever’s which they use for hunting. Vader fits right in with the pack playing with the other dogs.
Alan owned a Malamute at one time, confessing it was probably his all time favorite, but Vader is moving into that position quickly.
This breed prefers a cooler temperature and will get into water from time to time. They are extremely smart and were used, in 1925, to deliver serum for diptheria from Nenana, Alaska to Nome, over 600 miles away, thus saving many lives. Wikipedia uses three words to describe this breed: Endurance-Fidelity-Intelligence.
Vader’s distinct markings add to his overall beauty. He’ll stop growing at around 75 pounds in weight with a few more inches added to his height when he reaches adulthood.
This is a sweet natured family dog with a thick double coat that requires weekly grooming. However, it is that same double coat that allows this breed to adapt happily to a warmer climate such as ours.
How can you help but fall in love with Vader when you look into his beautiful blue eyes!
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