The Siberian husky lifespan is between 12 and 14 years. They are medium-sized dogs that naturally stay rather clean and don't often smell bad. Physical characteristics of Siberian huskies.

The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but one a common problem they face is juvenile cataracts. An annual visit for a check-up with a canine ophthalmologist should be scheduled every year.

Amber Barnes, 36, from Montana in the US, mistook the wild Siberian husky in the woods for a wolf after shooting the animal dead and skinning it - as she proudly boasted her achievement on Facebook.