nice dog on beach

[raincool2005]

Hi, does anyone knows what dog is this ? i saw this dog on the beach so big and beautiful just like its owner

[yilishengxian]

Not keen to know what's the name of the owner?

[Chris Lim]

Originally Posted by raincool2005 Hi, does anyone knows what dog is this ? i saw this dog on the beach so big and beautiful just like its owner

siberian husky

[raincool2005]

Originally Posted by Chris Lim siberian husky

oh.. thanks ! wow..

[night86mare]

"Big and beautiful like its owner"



I can get BEAUTIFUL.. But Big?

[raincool2005]

Originally Posted by night86mare "Big and beautiful like its owner" I can get BEAUTIFUL.. But Big?

opps.. er.. BEAUTIFUL for the owner.

[night86mare]

Originally Posted by raincool2005 opps.. er.. BEAUTIFUL for the owner.

Hahaha, anyways Singapore is not really suitable for these dogs, they are used to cooler climates genetically.. So by logical deduction the owner should be quite rich, because need to keep the dog air-conditioned.

There was an article a while back on this husky lover who uses one of his bungalows or houses or what to house his beloved huskies.. Whole house air-conditioned..

[andrOo]

Originally Posted by raincool2005 Hi, does anyone knows what dog is this ? i saw this dog on the beach so big and beautiful just like its owner

But bringing this dog out in the sun is a torture for them... Poor dogs..

[raincool2005]

Originally Posted by andrOo But bringing this dog out in the sun is a torture for them... Poor dogs..

will these dogs get used to local weather after sometime ?

[toffeespin]

it is actually not good to keep these dogs in our hot humid climate, they will suffer.

very handsome dogs indeed.

[sprintist]

Originally Posted by night86mare Hahaha, anyways Singapore is not really suitable for these dogs, they are used to cooler climates genetically.. So by logical deduction the owner should be quite rich, because need to keep the dog air-conditioned. There was an article a while back on this husky lover who uses one of his bungalows or houses or what to house his beloved huskies.. Whole house air-conditioned..

I read abt it too, they are very lovely dogs. Big eyes too

[ExplorerZ]

not sure, but this is the info i get off the net

Quote: The important point to remember in relation to Arctic breed, is that these breeds were able to survive in the Arctic not only because they could tolerate cold but because more precisely, they could tolerate extremely wide swings of temperature in relation to their body temperature. Therefore, they are also, it appears, better adapted for severely high temperatures. The animal that was selected by living in a temperate climate, that is, one in which the temperature stayed very close to the animal's body temperature throughout the year, is not only going to be very susceptible to cold weather, but also is going to be more susceptible to severely hot weather which is well over the dog's body temperature.

[night86mare]

AVA sings a different tune:

Quote: One such consideration is the origin of the pet. If the pet (eg Chinchilla, Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute) comes from a cold country, Singapore's hot climate might not be suitable for it unless you are able to provide a cool environment for the pet at all times. You may have to have the air conditioner or fan on for your pet and make sure that you do not bring it out when it is too hot or sunny. For dogs with thick coats such as the Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute, you will have to bring it for regular grooming to strip down the coat to maker it cooler for the coat and to ensure that the coat does not get entangled. If you are unable to provide such pets with a suitable environment, think twice about getting it!

Source here

[somnobulant]

Guess we'd never truly understand what the dog is feeling.

I used to think having arctic breeds in Singapore was akin to a crime, but really, if the owner is able to provide reasonable care for the dogs, we shouldn't be too critical.

If so, this line of thought may extend to long-coated dogs like show quality shihtzus, malteses, heck even golden retrievers etc.!

Methinks it more crucial that a dog gets enough exercise (since the husky is considered a working dog) than whether its triple coat will give it a heatstroke.

And the lady in the above picture is just doing that - cool waters & extensive space for some stretching of the limbs.

[with_brokenwings]

Originally Posted by Chris Lim siberian husky

okay, i dont mean to be anal and split hairs but it could be a malamute right? any doggy pros who can tell the diff?

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by night86mare AVA sings a different tune: Source here

AVA is really a bad singer. Been having problems with them for years... anyway... talk to a biologist about canines. You will get a better picture.

[Grand]

some of them have beautiful blue eyes

[k3nshinx]

actually, their double coat do also insulate against heat as it traps air, air is a bad conductor of heat. therefore anyone shaving off their coat is really doing them harm. they dont have to be aircon-ed 24hr. but of cause provide a shade or a swim at the beach would do fine. nothing bad.
siberian husky vs a.malamute. in this picture its a s.husky
a malamute would have much bigger build and bigger head size and of cause paw size

[raincool2005]

Originally Posted by k3nshinx actually, their double coat do also insulate against heat as it traps air, air is a bad conductor of heat. therefore anyone shaving off their coat is really doing them harm. they dont have to be aircon-ed 24hr. but of cause provide a shade or a swim at the beach would do fine. nothing bad. siberian husky vs a.malamute. in this picture its a s.husky a malamute would have much bigger build and bigger head size and of cause paw size

how long is their life span ?

[k3nshinx]

depends, left right 15yo..