The Siberian Husky is actually not one of the largest or heaviest of the most popular breeds of dog. They just seem to be very large because of their presence, and their close resemblance to wolves. They have the body shape, tail shape and ear shape as do wolves. Their brains are about twenty percent smaller than that of wolves and they are not physically capable of making all of the intricate facial expressions wolves can. And they are a lot friendlier than wolves.

Siberian Husky breeders try to breed their puppies to most closely remember the breed standard. A breed standard is a written or artistic description of an ideal representative of the breed (sort of like one of Plato's "ideals") ninety-nine percent of all Siberian Huskies will not comply with the breed standard in some fashion (usually in size, build or coat), but breeders try to get to that ideal as close as they can.
Siberian Huskies come in almost any color possible in dogs and even combinations such as red and white, pure white or pure black. They are to have a double layered coat that feels smooth and should be thick, but not long enough to make you wonder where the coat ends and the dog begins. The tail is to be bushy and in a sickle-shape. Although most famous for having ice blue eyes, they can also come in brown eyes, bicolor eyes and, believe it or not, irises which are half brown and half blue in one or both eyes.

Siberian Huskies weigh an average of fifty pounds (less than a Rottweiler or most German Shepherds), but males can weigh as much as sixty pounds. Males grow to twenty-three inches at the shoulder, females about twenty-two inches. Siberian Huskies will be disqualified from the show ring if they are taller than that, and there are many purebred Huskies who do grow too tall.
TheSiberian Husky often shares certain temperamental characteristics, which vary in degree from dog to dog. There is a breed personality listed as the official part of the breed standard that most breeders try to go by. Knowing the breed standard can help you determine if you can live successfully with a Siberian Husky. They are certainly not the right dog for everyone.

According to reliable sources on Siberian Husky information (owners and rescue organizations), Huskies are quiet, serious dogs who make very bad guard dogs. They need a lot of exercise or they will rip your house up. They need to see a point in obeying any command. This is a dog that can think for his or herself. You can't be wimpy around these dogs or they will boss you about. You might need professional training with a Siberian Husky. They are not recommended for first time dog owners.

TheSiberian Husky breed has very specific standards as laid out by the American Kennel Club. If potential owners had moreSiberian Husky information before getting a dog there would be far fewer abandoned.