{"id":11570,"date":"2022-09-26T10:34:06","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T09:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=11570"},"modified":"2023-02-10T16:21:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:21:48","slug":"how-long-do-huskies-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/how-long-do-huskies-live\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Huskies Live: All 6 Life Stages Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you wondering how long do huskies live after falling in love with these adorable, high-energy dogs and their striking deep blue eyes<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Well, the average lifespan of a husky ranges between 12 to 15 years, with females outliving males slightly across all breeds.<\/p>\n

Keep on reading below to learn about the various lifestages of the Siberian husky and how to improve its quality of life.<\/p>\n

How Long Do Huskies Live?<\/span><\/h2>\n

For a medium-sized dog breed<\/strong>, huskies lead very long (and hopefully joy-filled) lives<\/p>\n

For instance, unlike the similarly-sized labrador, which lives to see 12 years<\/a>, huskies (especially female ones) can live as long as 15 years.\u00a0<\/strong>On the other hand, small dog breeds, like the chihuahua, have a slower aging process, so they tend to make it to 20 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

To boot, most huskies are expected to see this ripe old age since they lead a healthy lifestyle<\/strong> and love playing outdoors\u2014they were bred as working dogs in any case.<\/p>\n

However, to ensure this relatively healthy dog breed reaches its full potential, owners should pay special attention to their development during the first 18 months of their lives<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For all that,\u00a0certain conditions can still shorten their lifespan, such as chasing cars or swimming in dangerous waters, reckless behavior that is more common among males.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Siberian Husky Life Stages<\/span><\/h2>\n

Siberian<\/span> huskies go through six distinct life stages: from neonatal to senior, every stage has its challenges, and it’s important to understand what to expect from each one:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Neonatal stage: <\/strong>includes the first few weeks of a puppy’s life, during which they mostly sleep and rely entirely on their mother since they are born blind and deaf;<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Socialization stage:<\/strong> between four and 12 weeks of their life, huskies explore their surroundings and meet new people and other animals<\/span>, so it’s necessary they have positive experiences that will help them develop into healthy and well-adjusted dogs;<\/li>\n
  3. Juvenile stage<\/strong>: <\/b>after getting accustomed to their environment until six months of age, huskies tap into their independence and challenge their owners for dominance, so proper discipline and training are essential to correct their juvenile behavior;<\/li>\n
  4. Adolescent stage<\/strong>:<\/b> during the adolescent period between seven months and 2 years, huskies reach sexual maturity and continue behaving rebelliously, so they will require further training and disciplining to resolve latent behavioral quirks;<\/li>\n
  5. Adult stage: <\/strong>huskies enter adulthood after the two-year mark, at which point they should have reached their maximum growth<\/a> and settled into their roles as members of the family pack; also, females start reproducing at this point of their life;<\/li>\n
  6. Senior stage<\/strong>: <\/b>after the eighth year of their life, huskies start entering the twilight of their lives, which lasts until their death five or six years later; during this period, huskies may start experiencing health problems as they lose their vitality.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Note that regardless of where they are in life, huskies will always enjoy a good game of fetch, cuddling on the couch, and vocally expressing<\/a> the love they have for their humans.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"How<\/p>\n

    Most Common <\/span>Older Husky Problems<\/span><\/h2>\n

    While an overall healthy breed, huskies do suffer from certain health issues, many of which have an increased chance to occur the older your doggo gets:<\/span><\/p>\n