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How to Buy a Siberian Husky Puppy

by shibashake 38 Comments

All puppies are cute and adorable, but I especially have a soft spot for Siberian Husky puppies. Their piercing eyes and striking masks make Siberian Husky puppies absolutely irresistible.

I got my Siberian puppy about 3 years ago, and I love her more and more each day. The first day I saw her, she was tussling with her siblings and giving everyone nearby licks. I was hooked!

Why get a Siberian Husky puppy?

Many reasons –

  • The Siberian Husky is beautiful.
  • The Siberian Husky has an independent spirit and is full of energy and verve.
  • The Siberian Husky is extremely affectionate, and a whole lot of fun.
  • The Siberian Husky has piercing eyes, big ears, and a goofy disposition.
  • The Siberian Husky will give us many licks and always be there to cheer us up with her happy smile and wagging tail.

Really, the Siberian Husky is too awesome to summarize with just mere words.

Siberian Husky puppy boy doing a Sit  (5 weeks).
He is the first one to have his ears come up (5 weeks old)

Siberian Husky Puppies – What?

Siberian Husky puppy with soft-toy in mouth (8.5 weeks old).
Siberian Husky Puppies – What?

Before rushing out and buying a puppy, here are a few useful Husky facts –

  1. Siberian Huskies shed a lot. I have dog hair all over the house all the time. After I vacuum the floor, fur starts to accumulate as soon as the dogs come in. I also brush them regularly, but constant fur is now an integral part of my life.
  2. Siberian Huskies make poor guard dogs. Siberian Huskies may look like wolves but they have the heart of Casanova. Some people are afraid of my Sibe because they think she is a wolf hybrid. However, once they meet her, they quickly know her true nature and are happy to give her tummy rubs in exchange for licks.
  3. Siberian Huskies are independent dogs. My Sibe, Shania has an awesome personality that is only enhanced by her intelligence and ability to think for herself. However, this means that I don’t let her off leash because she will be off chasing a deer before I can shout STOP. And even if I shout stop, she will be too busy chasing the deer to listen. Siberian Huskies are not a “Yes Sir, No Sir“, type of dog.
  4. Siberian Huskies are extremely athletic and energetic. Sibe Shania is a 3 legged dog and she is still a crazy Energizer Bunny. I walk her every day for at least 2 hours, in rain, shine, or sleet. Ok there is no sleet here, but there is still lots of walking. At the end of the day, my Sibe still has vast amounts of energy and quickly tires out my other dog (a Shiba Inu).
Adult Siberian Husky hanging out with Husky puppy.
Siberian Husky Shania and puppy Lara.

Siberian Husky Puppies – Where?

Online buy-a-puppy sites are becoming more and more popular nowadays. When I do a search for “siberian husky puppies” I get back a list of online sites with Sibe puppies for sale. Word is getting out about the dangers and cruelty of puppy mills, so many of these online puppy sites now claim to be accredited breeders with show papers.

Personally, I do not really care about show papers but I do care about getting a well balanced and healthy puppy. When I was looking for a Siberian Husky puppy, I asked myself these questions –

  1. Would a breeder who truly cared about her puppies ship them off to pet stores and online stores?
  2. Would a good breeder give up her precious Sibe pups to any stranger on the internet; no questions asked?
  3. Is it possible for a breeder to properly care for her dogs and puppies if she is having new litters every month or every other month?

Good breeders usually spend the time to seek out good owners for their puppies from their club connections and rarely, if ever, advertise on online puppy sale sites. Good breeders do not have many litters per year. Larger kennels have one litter at most, per year.

The breeders that I talked to say they have one litter every 3-4 years.

Having a properly cared for litter of Siberian Husky puppies is stressful, expensive, and a lot of work.

Husky puppy doing a flying leap-attack on adult Husky (playing).
Siberian Husky puppies may be little but they are active, energetic, and a lot of work.

Siberian Husky Puppies – How?

The best place I found to get a list of good Siberian Husky breeders is directly through the AKC site. Here is the Siberian Husky breeder referral list from the Siberian Husky Club of America.To find my Siberian Husky puppy, I did the following –

  • Looked through the breeder referral list and visited websites of breeders in my state.
  • I picked the ones that were closest and sent them some e-mail inquiring about planned puppy litters.
  • Once they got back to me I called up the ones with current or upcoming litters and chatted with them about the breed. We can learn a lot about Siberian Huskies from their breeders. This is also a chance for the breeders to learn more about us.
  • If the phone conversation goes well, we set up a date to meet the puppies and their parents.
  • The face to face meeting is a great opportunity to view the condition of the dogs, their environment, and gauge the temperament of the puppies as well as their parents. This is one of the key advantages of getting our puppy from a local breeder. Also ask for health certifications of the puppy’s parents during this meeting.
  • Finally, the breeder will also want to set a time to visit our house so she will know what type of environment she is sending her puppy to. My breeder brought Shania over to us so she could see our place and meet with our other dog. Then she suggested that Shania stay over for the weekend and see how things go.
Siberian Husky puppy sleeping on leaves, under a chair.
The best place I found to get a list of good Siberian Husky breeders is through the AKC site.


Big Siberian Husky playing with Husky puppy in a Yin-Yang symbol.
Shania and Lara playing in the backyard under supervision.

Some things to look out for from a good breeder:

  1. A good breeder will usually want to meet up with us, or interview us over the phone before selling us one of their puppies. The more questions the breeder asks us, the better, because that shows he/she cares what kind of home the puppy is moving to.
  2. A good breeder will show us the mother and father (if available) of the puppies and let us interact with them. The temperament of the parents are important because it will affect the temperament of the puppies.
  3. A good breeder usually breeds from champion bloodlines, and will usually provide us with the puppy’s “family tree” that will contain several champions.
  4. A good breeder will have proper health certifications for the puppies’ parents. This will vary by breed, as different breeds will have different common genetic issues. Siberian Huskies usually come with health certifications for their hips and eyes.
  5. A good breeder will give us some kibble, a blanket that smells like the litter, and sometimes a crate and some toys. This will make the transition of homes easier for the puppy. The kibble and smelly blanket are especially important.
  6. A good breeder is usually willing to take back her dog if the need arises. Usually it is also a good idea to have a short puppy stay-over period before agreeing to anything permanent. This is especially true if there are other dogs involved.

If possible, try to get our puppy from a local breeder. A good local breeder will hook us up with local breed club activities, and also be available to help us with puppy issues.

My breeder also visits me from time to time, and we get to set up some fun play sessions with her dogs.

Little Husky puppy Lara with head tucked under adult Siberian Husky Shania, while sleeping.
Big Husky and little Husky

Siberian Husky Puppies

Another possibility is to adopt a Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky mix. Petfinder.com is a great place to start. A Petfinder search will also highlight all the nearby Siberian Husky breed rescues.

Siberian Huskies are awesome dogs, but they can be a handful because they are very high energy. They also have high prey drive, and will want to hunt cats and dig large holes in our backyard while searching for earth critters. They require long walks (> 1 hour) every day, and cannot be trusted off-leash.

But … I love my Siberian Husky.

She wakes me up with licks, and is a great exercise coach. She cheers me up when I am down, and keeps me company when I am lonely. When I get angry or frustrated, she calms me down with a single look.

Siberian Huskies are magic, and I am so glad I share my life with them!

Cute Siberian Husky puppy face close-up (Shania).
Siberian Huskies are magic, and I am so glad I share my life with them!

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    May 13, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    How many money will I have to pay?

    Reply
  2. Ashly says

    January 20, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    Hello where can i find a female Siberian husky puppy that is about 2 months old

    Reply
    • shibashake says

      January 20, 2018 at 5:29 pm

      Sibe breeder list –
      http://www.shca.org/shcahp4f.htm

  3. brittany flippo says

    May 19, 2017 at 10:05 am

    I would love to have a traned husky that is louale to his master,and will pretect me.

    Reply
  4. Anil says

    February 27, 2017 at 6:42 am

    I am in search of a Husky.. I love them Bt I am living in Nepal.. They are quite expensive and I can’t afford them. Bt I really love seeing them.

    Reply
    • Nj sherpa says

      June 8, 2017 at 1:29 am

      Yoo m frm nepal too..i have intrest in husky as well so if u find some plz let me know

  5. lana says

    October 25, 2016 at 4:11 am

    hi i live in jhb primrose germiston where can i get a husky puppy for my son

    Reply
  6. Lelean Sylvia Cabutin Cabudsan says

    September 26, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    Hi there! I badly want a siberian husky puppy.. im from the Philppines. I would appreciate it if somebody would help have one or two.

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    May 17, 2016 at 11:41 am

    I am in search for a husky for my family. But wondering which one to get. Meaning male or female. I want one that is good with kids and other pets. Any advice?

    Reply
    • patrick says

      July 21, 2016 at 6:35 am

      hello I want mal

  8. Chastity Evans says

    January 19, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Hi I really want a puppy from you. Our husky Cody passed away in 2010. We’ve just started looking really hard for a pup.

    My name is Chastity Evans from NC

    Reply
    • shibashake says

      January 19, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      Hello Chastity,
      I got my pups from a breeder that is on the SHCA breeder referral list-
      http://www.shca.org/shcahp4f.htm

      I went through the list looking for local breeders, then I called or emailed them, and chatted with them. There were only two litters coming due at the time I was looking, but it was fun and informative to talk to all the ones on my list. Good luck on your search!

      I love Siberian Huskies, but I am not a breeder.

  9. hayley says

    January 10, 2016 at 11:41 am

    Hi I am thinking of purchasing a husky. The mother is long haired and father short. How would I know if she will have short fur or long. She is 7 weeks old and the moment and very fluffy. I would prefer a short haired.

    Reply
    • Big Pic says

      January 13, 2016 at 10:57 am

      I have one where the mother was long haired and the father short haired. They are always relatively long haired compared to many breeds of course and have multiple undercoats as well.

      The puppy turned out to be longer-haired but it is not quite as log as the mothers hair. Still very fluffy with massive amounts of shedding. My dogs are outdoor dogs!

      Also these dogs can adapt their hair characteristics to some extent due to climate, so the first year hair could be really long, next year if they are not living in a very cold winter it may be shorter, but shedding may never really decrease.

      All dogs can adapt if you let them do it gradually, but a Chihuahua will not adapt to winter as well as a Husky and a Husky cannot adapt to summer as well as a Chihuahua. *NEVER* leave a Husky (or any similarly coated dog) in the sun without adequate shade and cool earth in the shade to lay on, dogs do not sweat they can only pant or cool via contact. DO NOT shave a husky unless it will ALWAYS be indoors. Their fur protects them from Heat and Cold and Water.

    • Anonymous says

      January 13, 2016 at 3:08 pm

      Also I do have pictures of the parents, the puppy when I got him, and pictures of how he ended up as an adult. Keep in mind it is still genetics 🙂 Maybe I can send them to this website and they can be posted. shibashake you have my info if the is a solution.

  10. jocelyn says

    December 17, 2015 at 8:14 am

    HI I’m a Shoshone middle school student I was wondering if I have permission to download the image of the husky in the top of the page. if its possible

    Thank you
    Jocelyn Cortes

    Reply
    • shibashake says

      December 17, 2015 at 10:25 am

      Hello Jocelyn,
      Feel free to download the images that you like. If you post it somewhere else, please credit it back to http://shibashake.com. Thanks and Happy Holidays! 😀

  11. Ayaat says

    November 9, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    I want a husky puppy and I want it very small please

    Reply
  12. bjori says

    June 30, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    I love this beautiful dog

    Reply
  13. Maria says

    June 7, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    I would like to buy a husky Sabriean puppy

    Reply
  14. Maria says

    June 7, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    How can I buy a husky saberan puppy

    Reply
  15. shaban says

    May 31, 2014 at 2:13 am

    I love husky how can i get 1

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      August 3, 2015 at 9:57 am

      I.love the husky I would like to get a female n

    • Anonymous says

      March 17, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      I Do to

  16. Matthew says

    April 23, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    I’m matthew I like dogs

    Reply
  17. Danny says

    August 19, 2013 at 4:34 am

    Some great tips there shibashake! You are spot on about breeders: try to find someone local who can help you. I think it’s also worth mentioning that it is OK to ask the “hard questions” to a breeder: about why they are breeding, what problems they have had, and of course don’t be afraid to visit a few times. Good breeders, of any dog, will be patient and be in it for the love of the breed, not the money or the glory of breeding a show dog champion.

    Reply
    • Liz says

      April 6, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      I appreciate your post.

  18. Yassin says

    December 30, 2012 at 11:17 am

    I want a Sibe, but I’m living in Sudan and as you said, Its not good to buy them online. I have no other way to bring one except by shipping maybe. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • shibashake says

      January 3, 2013 at 8:42 pm

      Some AKC club breeders will ship their dogs. Since you are closer to the UK, perhaps some of the Kennel Club registered breeders are also willing to ship.

      When I was looking for a Husky –
      1. I created a list of likely club registered breeders.
      2. I visited their website (if they have one) and wrote to them. There are emails listed with the breeders on the Kennel Club site.
      3. I then created a short list of possible candidates, and called them up.

      Another possibility is to consider adopting one from a local rescue.

      Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

  19. Emily says

    August 2, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    I so want a Husky Puppy but i cant seem to find one, any help?

    Reply
    • shibashake says

      August 6, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      Here is the breeder list from the Siberian Husky Club of America-
      http://www.shca.org/shcahp4f.htm

      The Siberian Husky Rescue Site has a list of local Husky rescue organizations listed by state-
      http://www.siberianrescue.com/sibrescu.htm

      Petfinder.com is also a great resource for finding adoptable dogs of a certain breed in our local area.

    • Anonymous says

      August 24, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      Were you located

  20. koda says

    May 10, 2012 at 6:19 am

    i also agree with all you have said i have a 8 month old husky had him from 8 weeks old we have also a boxer male and he is 9 years old they get on great always look out for each other am a bit worried if anythink happens to my boxers as he is gettin old how this would affect my husky also we r goin on holiday for 2 weeks in august my daughter will be here to look after the dogs just worried what they will be like with us when we get back more so the husky than the boxer could you advise please thank you xxx

    Reply
    • shibashake says

      May 11, 2012 at 8:06 pm

      Hello Koda,

      I have two Sibes and one Shiba Inu. My Shiba Inu really loves routine and does not do well when there are many changes in his life. He is also less trusting of new people and mostly likes being with his family.

      My two Sibes are more adaptable, especially Shania, the older one. The younger one is still puppyish and likes being close to home. Both of them like interacting with people and trust more quickly and more easily. I think they would miss us if we were away for a while, and may be a bit stressed in the beginning, but they would do quite well with other people, especially if they get lots of cookies! 😀

      My Shiba Inu is another story …

  21. siberblogger says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    Very good article. I have 3 Siberian huskies myself one is a 9 month old puppy we just adopted and I can agree with what you said. I like to think of huskies like toddlers on steroids. And it’s even worse when you have a puppy. Oh and so you know, huskies stay puppies up until around 3 years or so and really never ever loose that puppy free spirit.

    Reply
  22. quicksand says

    December 24, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    Cool!

    Reply
  23. Nick Malizia says

    December 24, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    Perfect! I bet those are the dogs angels (and similar archetypes) purchase. 🙂 So cute.

    Reply
    • shibashake says

      December 24, 2010 at 4:50 pm

      Hahaha. Thanks Nick. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you!

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