If you are looking for a lovely pet that can also help you do some work from time to time, you should choose a Labrador Husky. Even though the Labrador Husky is a Canadian purebred, at first sight, many people think that it is a mix between a Husky and a Labrador Retriever. This confusion may be the main reason why there is not yet a breed club that recognizes it, but there is still time.
The Labrador Husky breed has been here for centuries and ever since it has been helping men in transportation or accomplishing labors around the house. After the snowmobile appeared the transportation became easier, therefore the dogs were replaced, but man could not get rid of them, he kept them as beautiful and lovely pets. However, there are still Labrador Metis or Inuit people who keep this breed not only for companionship but also for dog sledding, some of them even for teaming the dogs to a snowmobile - in Labrador, there are still dog racings organized.
Nowadays, in the northern isolated communities from Labrador, there is a great variety of Labrador Husky mixes, but it is uncertain how many purebred exemplars are still left in that area.
The Labrador Husky is a rare dog breed and, in spite of having many similarities with other northern breeds, it is less understood by many dog breeders. They have a difficult temperament, but they can be trained very easily because they are a fun and intelligent breed.
The Labrador Husky is not aggressive and it can be very friendly even with strangers. If it is raised and taken care of properly it can socialize with both people and dogs without worries. This breed loves children, so it should be no problem if you leave your child around the dog especially if they grew up together. This Husky feels very happy if it is allowed to spend time with other dogs because it is a pack breed and it loves to be surrounded by others like him. This breed may not be as fast as its Alaskan or Siberian cousins, but these dogs have an interesting combination of stamina and intelligence, characteristics that help them be strong and endure much more than any other dogs.
The Labrador Husky has not uncommon health problems and its diet should not be different from the diet of other dogs. If it is taken care properly, its life expectancy is between 10 to 13 years.
When choosing a Labrador Husky, you should take into consideration the fact that it requires special grooming. Because this dog has a thick double fur coat and it sheds almost all year, it needs plenty of brushing. There are two major periods every year in which it sheds more than usual and, in order to remove the unnecessary hair, the dog must be brushed every day and bathed at least once a week with water at medium temperature.
All in all, the Labrador Husky is suited for all types of families as long as you are willing to spend time with it.
