Siberian Husky has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Docker has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

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Siberian Huskys are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Dockers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Siberian Huskys as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Dockers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Siberian Huskys are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Dockers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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Retinal Dysplasia
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Siberian Huskys thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Dockers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Siberian Husky has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Docker has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Siberian Huskys require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Dockers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Siberian Huskys are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Dockers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Siberian Husky is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

Docker has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

Siberian Huskys bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

The Docker is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Siberian Husky dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

While Docker dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Take pictures, Groom, Go to Park, Walk, Play, Chasing leaves, Fetch, Play keep away, Pulling, Exploring, Toys, Walking, Running, Sniffing, Play fighting, Hike, Run, Pooping, Peeing, Jump, Kisses, Chasing birds, Chase, Tons of running, More running, Tug-of-war, Playing, Brushing, Snow, Sniff

Playing fetch, Wañking, Chase, Fetch, Catch treats, Walk, Tug-of-war, Chasing, Walking, Sniffing, Dog Parks, Cuddling, Bath time, Napping, Running, Hike

Siberian Huskys are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Dockers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Siberian Husky, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Docker, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Siberian Huskys usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Dockers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Siberian Husky should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Docker should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

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Nail Clipper

For an average 44-60 pound (20 - 27 kg) Siberian Husky feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Docker feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Siberian Husky is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Docker is somewhere $2.10 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Siberian Husky is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Docker is between $63 - $84. This makes an average of $756 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Siberian Huskys are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Docker is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Siberian Huskys can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Dockers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Siberian Huskys are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Dockers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Siberian Huskys are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Dockers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Siberian Huskys are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Dockers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Siberian Huskys can be difficult to train and require consistent and patient training.

Dockers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.