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This dog is a smaller version of the standard Siberian Husky rather than a different breed. Of recent origin, it is sometimes mistaken for the HYPERLINK “http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Klee_Kai” o “Alaskan Klee Kai” Alaskan Klee Kai but developed from different foundation stock.
Small versions of sledding dogs have abounded for centuries. Called the Tungus Spitz by the explorers who first saw them, they were used for hunting. They were usually used in combination with teams of sled dogs.
The modern HYPERLINK “http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniature_Siberian_Husky” Miniature Siberian Husky was created by Bree Hefner May in the Hendersonville Mountains of North Carolina in the United States. The idea was to create a smaller breed of Husky that was easier for novices to handle and that could be kept in the average apartment. The breed is still being developed.
Miniature Huskies are strong and compact, typically less than 36cm (14 inches) at the shoulder and weighing less than 11kg (25 pounds). The coat is thick and double layered with a thick woolly undercoat. The hair varies in length from short to medium. Colour varies but includes most of the blends seen in the Siberian Husky except red. As with the larger breed, the dogs can have different colour eyes.
Miniature Siberians are playful, attractive dogs that are totally non-aggressive. They have been bred to be good tempered with both humans and other dogs. Although they make wonderful family pets, they prefer colder temperatures and can suffer heat stroke in hotter climates. They are prone to eye problems and obesity. At present, the Miniature Siberian is still a rare breed. However, it is gaining in popularity.
