How to Ensure the Health of Your New Husky Puppy: A Buyer’s Guide

Are you considering buying a Husky puppy? Congratulations on your decision to add a new furry member to your family! Huskies are known for their beauty, intelligence, and loyalty, making them wonderful family dogs. However, ensuring the health and well-being of your new Husky Puppy is essential for a happy and long life. In this guide, we will provide you with valuable insights on finding the right husky puppies for sale, identifying a reputable husky breeder, and tips for maintaining the health of your new furry friend.

Finding Husky Puppies for Sale

When looking for husky puppies for sale, it’s crucial to approach the process with careful consideration. I know how hard it can be to resist the first cute husky puppy you see online even though you have not vetted the breeder selling it. You see a cute puppy picture and your heart is taken for a spin. Hold on let’s take a step back and make sure to check them out before we go all in on a puppy. Here are some steps to help you find the right healthy husky puppy:

Reputable Breeders: Seek out reputable breeders who specialize in huskies. Look for breeders who prioritize the health and well-being of their dogs over profit. Saying this, every business must make a profit to stay in business, but they should not do it at the expense and health of the puppies and the puppies’ parents. Make sure they put money back into their breeding program. You will know when you see their kennels and the place the dogs live. Here is a check list:

The Kennels should look clean, and the dogs should be happy and friendly.

The kennels should not smell.

The dogs should have shelter to keep them dry.

The kennels should not be so small they can’t move around in them.

The dogs should have a large, fenced play area so they can get exercise.

The breeder should have medical records on all the dogs and be up to date on shots.

If they are Akc breeders they will be required to let the dogs out several times each day for play time and exercise. Ask to see if they have a yearly inspection paper from Akc inspectors. On this sheet the inspectors will list any problems they found at the kennels when they inspected it. Be sure to read any reviews left for the breeder. Google and Facebook reviews are great places to check. No business will meet the expectations of every customer, but the overall reviews should be mostly positive.

Health Guarantees: Ensure that the breeder provides health guarantees for the puppies and conducts necessary health screenings for the parent dogs. A health guarantee should be for at least a year. I have seen some give 24-hour or even 30-day health guarantees. This is not a real guarantee and here is why:

Some genetic health issues will not show up for months and by then a 24 hour or 30-day guarantee is useless for you as a buyer. Genetic health testing is crucial to ensure parent dogs are not passing any genetic issues on to their offspring. This is the reason for the testing. A reputable breeder will have all their dogs tested and can show you the test results when you ask for proof. One of the most accurate genetic health tests is done with embark.

Observation: When visiting a potential breeder, observe the living conditions of the puppies. A clean and well-maintained environment is indicative of a responsible breeder. Lots of playroom and large spacious kennels is a plus.

What Makes a Good Husky Puppy Breeder

Identifying a good husky breeder is crucial in ensuring the health of your new puppy. Here are some key factors to consider when evaluating a husky breeder:

Health Testing: A reputable breeder will conduct genetic health tests on the parent dogs to screen for genetic diseases and ensure the overall health of the puppies.

Socialization: A good breeder will prioritize the socialization of the puppies, helping them become well-adjusted and friendly companions. If you go visit a kennel and the puppies won’t interact with you then it’s obvious, they are not socializing the puppies with humans and this can be an issue right away and down the road. If the puppy is still young you can probably work through it but it can be a lot of work.

Knowledge and Support: A responsible breeder will be knowledgeable about the husky breed and provide ongoing support and advice to puppy buyers. If you ask questions and the breeder can’t give you an answer or is struggling to give a reasonable answer they may not know much about huskies and the breed. If they don’t really have much experience with the breed, you may be better off passing and finding a more experienced reputable breeder.

Maintaining Your Husky Puppy’s Health

Once you’ve brought your husky puppy home, it’s important to maintain their health and well-being. Here are some essential tips:

Veterinary Care: Schedule a visit to the veterinarian for a thorough health check-up and to establish a vaccination schedule. Puppies must get all their first shots starting around 6 weeks and then every 2 to 3 weeks until they are 16 weeks old. At 16 weeks they can get their Rabies shot and Bordetella shot. Note: The breeder should have given the first shot and should be providing you with a shot record for your husky puppy.

Nutrition: Provide your husky puppy with a well-balanced diet suitable for their age and activity level. Consult your veterinarian for dietary recommendations. Here at Bama Huskies, we start our husky puppies on Royal Canin puppy food. It’s not cheap food. Any high-quality food will cost more than 30 dollars for 50 pounds. We use nuvet vitamins to help boost our puppy’s immune system and all our adult dogs are on this daily vitamin as well. We highly recommend all our husky puppy customers use them too. A better diet will cost less down the road for health issues as a dog ages.

Exercise: Huskies are an active breed and require regular exercise to maintain their physical and mental health. Provide ample opportunities for exercise and mental stimulation. Take your puppy out in the back yard for an adventure several times each day. It’s a great way to bond with your new puppy. Go for walks and just spend time with your puppy.

Grooming: Regular grooming, including brushing their coat and maintaining their dental hygiene, is essential for your husky’s overall health. It can be a real task to brush a huskies teeth. Start them the week you bring them home. If they continue to be combative about it there is a solution, we recommend. Try a dental tarter control additive to your puppies drinking water. You can search Amazon for plenty of options.

Brush their coat every week while they are puppies so they will be ready to let you groom them when they are adults and blow their undercoats.

Conclusion

In conclusion, when buying a husky puppy, it’s essential to prioritize their health and well-being. Finding husky puppies for sale from reputable breeders and ensuring they come from a good husky breeder is crucial. If you don’t want a lot of vet bills and heartache, it’s best to seek out the best breeders. Once your new furry friend is home, providing proper veterinary care, nutrition, exercise, and grooming will contribute to a long and healthy life for your husky puppy.

By following these guidelines, you can set the foundation for a happy and healthy life with your new husky puppy. Good luck on your journey with your new furry companion!

Bama Huskies is an Akc inspected kennel. We help match customers with the right puppy and we can help you too. We take a lot of pride in our breeding program and serve customers all over the USA and Canada. Contact us to find out if a husky is the right breed for your family. We would love to help you get one of our babies if you have the right lifestyle and dedication for a dog.

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