Also known as the Miniature Serbian husky, Miniature Huskies are smaller versions of the Serbian husky as the name suggests. They are not a separate breed. Every feature is the same as the Serbian Husky except for the size!
So, do they make good pets? How did they originate? What are their appearance, personality and grooming styles? To find out the answers to these questions I suggest you keep on reading!
Miniature Serbian Husky Facts:
| Average Height | The average height is 12 to 16 inches, in both male and female miniature huskies.
| Average Weight | The average weight is 18-35 pounds for male miniature huskies and 15-30 pounds for female miniature huskies.
| Coat Type | Double-coated and thick.
| Coat Appearance and Color | Coat colors may vary from black and white, copper-red and white, grey and white and full white.
| Grooming Needs | Moderate to high grooming needed.
| Shedding |Comparatively high hair shedding (twice a year) in the shedding season.
| Training | Miniature huskies are stubborn and sometimes training will need extra effort.
| Exercise Needs | Requires daily exercise – preferably a long walk in the neighborhood because they are very energetic and playful.
| Major Health Concerns | Glaucoma, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, follicular dysplasia, hypothyroidism and hip dysplasia.
| Life Span | The average miniature husky life span is 12 to 14 years.
| Average Price of a New Puppy| The average price is from $1000-$2000.
| Good with children| Yes, mini huskies are good with children because of their adorable and playful nature.
| Climate compatibility| They can live in warm climates but needs to be hydrated.
| Do they bark| Yes, but its more like howling and a little barking.
| Hypoallergenic| No, they are not hypoallergenic.
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Miniature Husky Origins and History：
The bigger version of Miniature huskies, the Serbian husky originated in Siberia. They were used by Chukchi people as guard dogs, companions and for sledge pulling. Serbian Huskies became popular in 1925 when a group of Serbian huskies pulled a sledge with medicine for over 650 miles when an epidemic of diphtheria spread out in Nome (Alaska).
However, it was not until the 1900s, the first miniature husky was bred by Bree Normandin to get a smaller version of Serbian Husky by selectively breeding small Serbian huskies.
Fun Facts about Blue Nose Pitbulls:
- Serbian huskies are Chukchi people’s version of nannies because they look after kids.
- They will try to escape the home at the once chance they get to explore the neighborhood.
- Serbian huskies make good therapy dogs because they are compassionate towards humans.
- Serbian huskies will know the slightest change in your mood because they are good observers!
- They know about changes in blood sugar levels and seizures even before they happen!
- The variant called the ‘toy husky’ grows up to a height of 12-13 inches.
Miniature Husky Looks:
Mini Huskys are just a smaller version of the Serbian Husky breed. So, I think it won’t be difficult to imagine a miniature husky right?
In short – Miniature Husky is a small wolf-like dog. The coat is a double coat (with a dense undercoat and a long topcoat with short hairs) so that it can protect itself against the cold weather. The eyes are almond-shaped and may have different colors. The color of the nose also varies according to the coat color of the mini husky. The tail has heavy fur and it gets curved up when a miniature husky is excited.
Miniature Husky Size:
A Serbian Husky’s average height ranges from 20 to 24 inches and the average weight ranges from 35 to 65 pounds. But the Miniature Husky is smaller than that, as its the half version of Serbian Husky.
A full-grown mini husky will have a height of 12 to 16 inches and the weight will be 18-35 pounds for male miniature huskies and 15-30 pounds for female miniature huskies.
Miniature Husky Color:
A Minature husky has a double coat and it may have various coat colors and patterns. The most common coat colors are black and white, copper-red and white, grey and white and full white. The paws and legs may be white in some miniature huskies. The eye colors may be brown, blue or black. Sometimes a Mini Serbian Husky may have two colored eyes that are occurring due to a condition called heterochromia. The nose also has different colors according to the dog’s coat. The nose is tan in black miniature huskies, light tab in white miniature huskies, black in Grey colored miniature huskies and brown in copper colored miniature huskies.
Miniature Husky Personality:
A Miniature husky is not aggressive like it seems to be. They are friendly towards people and strangers too! They get separation anxiety when left out for too long without attention! That’s how much they love to be around people.
Miniature Husky Temperament:
Now, don’t let the size of the Miniature Husky fool you regarding its temperament because it is more likely the same as a Serbian Husky.
- A mini husky is a loyal and friendly companion.
- They are not known to be aggressive and therefore cannot be used as guard dogs.
- They are intelligent, stubborn and playful.
- Therefore, they are a perfect match for families with kids. These small huskies will look after your kids like nannies!
- They won’t bark at strangers it will be more of a howling. Sometimes you will think that your miniature husky is talking because of the howl.
- They are extremely adaptable to cold and hot weather conditions.
Miniature Husky Grooming:
Miniature Siberian Huskies are self groomers. But that does not mean that you should help them in grooming too. Moderate to high grooming is needed because of the thick double coat. Like its bigger version, a min husky shed twice a year in the shedding season. You have to brush the dog regularly in the shedding season.
Miniature Huskies should not be bathed regularly because they are self bathers. You can also use dry shampoo and clean the dog often. But make sure to use shampoos and cleaning materials designed specifically for dogs.
Due to the playful nature of miniature huskies, they are more prone to nail infections and ear infections. You must always trim your blue nose pitbull’s toenails regularly. If you are scared to do this by yourself thinking that you may hurt your pet, you can always ask an experienced person to do that for you. Look for any signs of diseases in the body as well as the dog’s ears. You can clean the ears and eyes of your blue nose pitbull with a piece of cotton. Brush its teeth once a day or as needed with a small toothbrush to keep away bad breath. Take the dog to a vet if you think something is wrong.
Miniature Husky Health Problems:
Miniature Serbian husky is healthy like all other dogs but they may suffer from health problems due to the improper breeding practices. Below I have listed some common health problems faced by Miniature huskies
The most common health problem in miniature huskies is eye problems like Glaucoma, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, and corneal dystrophy. So, if they are bumping into things while playing it’s better to take your dog to a veterinarian. Sometimes they have one blue eye and one brown eye due to a condition called heterochromia.
Skin diseases like follicular dysplasia, hip dysplasia, and hypothyroidism are other health conditions that can occur in Miniature huskies. Hip dysplasia is not common for Miniature huskies like the Serbian huskies, but it can be a big problem as it is painful and requires surgery.
You should get your mini husky vaccinated if you need to prevent other health problems.
- When they are young, until 16 weeks you should administer three puppy shots (DHLPP) + Corona.
- After 4 months get the first rabies shot for your miniature husky puppy.
- Then after 1 year, you should administer the DHLPP, Heartworm Test and Bordatella vaccines annually.
- You should also get started with the second rabies shot after three years and continue it every three years.
Miniature Husky Food:
You should feed your Miniature Husky considering his size, age, and daily activities. This is because the number of calories changes as the dog grows older according to his daily activities. If you are not sure how to feed him properly you can also ask your veterinarian for some advice.
Overfeeding won’t be a problem when it comes to Miniature Huskies because these dogs are aware of when it should and shouldn’t eat food.
If you have a miniature husky puppy you should feed it 3-4meals (softened food) a day in small amounts. After the puppy reaches six months you can feed him dry food one cup per meal, two meals a day.
Grown-up miniature huskies need a high protein meal along with carbohydrates and fats. The meal also requires calcium to ensure the better bone growth of your dog because miniature huskies are very active. If you want to make changes to your dog’s meal plan always consult a veterinarian first.
Miniature Husky Exercise Requirements:
Miniature Huskies are very active dogs. You should take your dog for a walk at once a day to avoid health problems and to ensure that they are not bored.
You should not leave a miniature husky alone in your home garden without a well-established fence. They will try to escape as soon as they see you are not around.
Always carry plenty of water with you when exercising the miniature husky. Keep the dog hydrated is important because of its thick coat.
Miniature Husky Training:
Miniature Huskies are not aggressive but you need to train them well to adapt to every situation from young ages.
- However, because of their stubborn nature training a miniature husky will take extra effort.
- But if you train them from small ages it won’t be so difficult because they are quick learners.
- Be gentle with the training process as miniature huskies are very emotional.
- Do not hit or yell at the miniature husky during the training.
- Even if they are not watchdog by nature, you can train them to be alert about possible dangers.
- Be patient with house-breaking training and potty training.
- Try to follow positive reinforcement with your mini husky.
- Train your dog to be friendly and playful with other dogs.
- Crate train and teach your miniature husky on how to walk with a leash comfortably. Or else they will try to escape from your sight!
Do Miniature Huskies Make Good Family Pets?
Yes, Miniature Huskies make good family pets. They were specifically bred to be kept as family pets! They can be rebellious and stubborn sometimes with training, but they are very emotional so try to spend time with it whenever you can.
Miniature huskies love their owner and his/ her family members especially the little children. They are small dogs, so a mini Serbian husky would make a lovely companion to your child.
Miniature Husky Price:
If you are going to buy a mini husky puppy, always do some research and buy from a reputed breeder because some dog breeders don’t have good breeding practices. It is really important to buy from a reputed breeder in the case of miniature huskies because puppies can have major health concerns if bred improperly.
If you are buying from a reputed breeder the puppy will cost more than $1,000 because of proper breeding practices. If the cost is less than that do thorough research before buying the puppy.
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Other Husky Mixes:
If you are interested in other husky mixes apart from Miniature huskies, you can check out the below mixes!
German Shepherd Husky Mix
Pomeranian Husky Mix
Beagle Husky Mix
Chow Chow Husky Mix
Pitbull Husky Mix
Great Dane Husky Mix
Rottweiler Husky Mix
Golden Retriever Husky Mix
Pros and Cons of Getting a Miniature Husky
Pros:
- Miniature Huskies are adorable little devils!
- Miniature Huskies are highly energetic and playful.
- Miniature Huskies are compassionate and emotional.
Cons:
- Miniature Huskies are hard to train.
- Miniature huskies are not good watchdogs.
- Miniature Huskies are mischievous and they will escape from your home at the one chance they get!
