Husky Jack

United States

Jack Russell Terrier, Siberian Husky

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1990s

Brown

Black

White
Gray
Black
Red
Sable
Brown
Cream

The coat of a Husky Jack dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

4-8 puppies per pregnancy

A Husky Jack can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Husky Jacks are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Husky Jack is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Epilepsy
Hemophilia
Laryngeal Paralysis

Urolithiasis
Hip Dysplasia
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Zinc Responsive Dermatosis
Myasthenia Gravis
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Ichthyosis
Leukodstrophies

X-Rays
Blood Work
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Physical and Neurologic Examination
Biochemistry Profile
Urinalysis and Urine Culture
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies
Orthopedic Exam
Ocular Exam
Throat Exam
Coagulation Analysis
Clinical Symptoms And Various Diagnostic Tests

Husky Jacks have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

Husky Jacks are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Walking, Running, Chase, Walk, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Road trip, Run, Walkin, Jogging, Playing, Ball chasing, Tug of war, Cuddling, Car rides, Walks, Howling

High

Husky Jacks 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.

12 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Husky Jack, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

90 minutes

In general most Husky Jacks 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.

The Husky Jack is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Weekly

Husky Jack 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

Comb
Nail Clipper

3 cups

For an average 35-40 pound (16 - 18 kg) Husky Jack 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.

$1.70 - $2.00 / day

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

$48 - $63 / month

The average per month expenses of a Husky Jack 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.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Husky Jack in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Husky Jacks living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

Husky Jacks are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Husky Jacks are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, Husky Jacks can be good with cats,

Husky Jacks are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Husky Jacks are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Husky Jacks are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Husky Jack for a mellower experience.

Husky Jack may require more time, repetition and patience to learn commands than other breeds, and can be challenging to teach new things, but with patience and consistency, they can be trained.