More About the Labrador Retriever Husky Mix

Labrador Retriever Husky MixThis big dog is a mix between the Labrador Retriever and the Husky and is more commonly known as the Siberian Retriever.

This is a medium to large dog breed that can weigh as much as 60 pounds when fully grown. The mix has a great resemblance of both purebred breeds.

Both of these intelligent breeds make wonderful companions, and they will stay loyal to their owners. The mix is very friendly and will make the perfect family dog.

Keep reading on to learn more about the Labrador Retriever Husky mix.

Siberian Retriever History

The Siberian Retriever is a first-generation mixed breed only crossed with purebred Siberian Huskys and purebred Labrador Retrievers.

There is not an exact date known for when these two purebred breeds were first bred together. We do know that it must have been in the past twenty years.

Since we do not have very much information, we will look at the history of the parent counterparts.

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky hails from Chukchi, where the breed lived among the Siberian tribes. These tribes used these dogs for their transportation needs across villages. They were also used as companion dogs.

Eventually, in the early 1900s, some of the Siberian Husky’s were taken to Alaska to help aid people during the Gold Rush. They were used again in dog sledding to transport people around Alaska.

The Siberian Husky today is still a very popular dog breed and can still be found in Alaska. The Bree was accepted into the American Kennel Club in 1930.

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever can be dated back to Newfoundland, Canada. Dated back as far as the 1700s, fishermen used this dog breed to help them catch fish.

By day helpful fisherman and by night loving family companion. The dog breed did such a good job with retrieving fish that some people brought the breed to England to help aid them in hunting.

The man that brought this breed to England is credited for saving the breed as they were becoming extinct in Canada due to the high tax on dogs.

Eventually, the dog breed made it even farther around the world to America. Today the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the states and was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917.Siberian Retriever

Labrador Retriever Husky Mix Appearance

Their appearance depends on the percentage of the mix while some Siberian Retrievers look more like a Husky there are others that resemble a Lab Retriever more.

This dog has a triangular-shaped head with pointed erect ears. It is not unusual for a Siberian Retriever to have two different eye colors with one brown one and one pale blue one.

This is quite a tall dog with long legs and webbed paws. This dog’s tail curls upwards like a Husky’s and is usually black with a white pointed tip.

The Siberian Retriever’s coat has medium length hair, and it can be either black and white or brown with copper.

Labrador Retriever Husky Mix Temperament

The Siberian Retriever is known as a loving and affectionate dog who exercises patience. It is a popular choice as a family pet due to its cheerful temperament and the close relationships it forms with its owners.

This dog is lively and good-natured, and it loves to play – especially in water. Their love of water is taken from the Lab Retriever side as these dogs are known for being dogs that enjoy being water.

They have boundless energy and need to have constant attention and affection from their human family. While its Husky family likes to bark, the Labrador Retriever Husky mix is noticeably much calmer and makes less noise.

It is a dog with a protective nature, however, and if it seems that one of its owners is in trouble, they will bark to alert others for help.

Siberian Retriever Coat

The actual length of the Siberian Retriever will range from short to medium in length. This mixed dog breed features a double coat, which is a feature that this mix inherits from both breeds.

The coat of this mix will shed a lot, and I mean a lot. You better have a good vacuum handy to help clean up the shedding around your home.

In the spring and fall, you will notice a lot more shedding happening as this is when the breed sheds some of its undercoat.

One way to help out your dog with less shedding will be to brush your dog frequently.

The Siberian Retriever can come in a variety of colors as well as two colors in one coat so take a look below to see the color possibilities.

What Colors Do They Come In?

Here a few colors that your puppy can potentially come in:

  • Black
  • Brown
  • Cream
  • Brindle
  • Gray
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Gold

The nose of your dog will come in either black or brown.

There are a lot of different eye colors that your Siberian Retriever may have:

  • Brown
  • Blue
  • Hazel
  • Amber

Siberian Retriever Size

Labrador Retriever Husky MixThese are large tall dogs that can way anywhere between 40-60lbs (18-27kg).

A female will be slightly smaller weighing between 40-55 lbs.

Husky Labrador Retriever Mix Health Problems

This dog has an average life expectancy between 10-15 years if cared for properly.

The Siberian Retriever does not have any major health issues, but it can be prone to parasites, so owners must check their ears often.

Life Expectancy of a Siberian Retriever

Both the Siberian Husky and the Labrador Retriever have very similar life expectancies. The Siberian Husky can live between 12 to 14 years.

The Labrador Retriever can live between 10 to 12 years.

That means this mixed breed can have a life expectancy between 10 and 14 years.

This is quite a long time for a mixed breed as some dogs have much shorter life spans.

Living Conditions

Because this is a big dog, it is necessary for owners to have a medium-large enclosed backyard to run about.

Additionally, owners should keep their dogs either indoors or in the garage at night as these dogs do not like the rain.

Labrador Retriever Husky Mix Exercise

This dog needs a lot of exercise, and it likes to run, so taking it to a park or an open space where it is safe to let the dog off the leash is a good idea.

The Labrador Retriever Husky mix needs over sixty minutes of exercise. This mixed breed has high energy, so it is very important to get all of your pent up energy out.

They need to be walked at least twice daily. This intelligent dog learns tricks easily, and a great way of exercising it is by playing games such as Frisbee.

You will want a yard to allow your dog to go outside multiple times a day. That way, if you cant take your dog on a walk right away, it can at least run around the yard.

Labrador Retriever Husky Mix Feeding

This large mixed dog breed needs a lot of calories throughout the day to sustain itself. Two and a half cups of large breed dog food should be the perfect amount of food for your dog.

That two and a half cups should be broken up into smaller meals. You should feed your dog between 3 and four times a day.

Depending on the quality of the food you are purchasing will affect the price. You can expect to spend between $1.20 to $1.40 a day on food.

Look for a dog food that has a great balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats.

Labrador Retriever Husky MixSiberian Retriever Grooming

This dog is relatively low maintenance, and like all dogs, it needs its coat brushed 1-2 times per week to keep it in a healthy condition.

Brushing will need to take place more in the spring and summer months when the dog begins to lose its undercoat.

Labrador Retriever Husky Mix Training

Training can be different depending on the traits your puppy has taken from each parent. If your puppy is more like the Labrador, then you may have an easier time training.

Labradors are very energetic, and they love to please their owners. They are also very intelligent, which makes them easier to train.

Siberian Huskys need to be trained with a lot of patience. This breed is also intelligent, but they can be very carefree and do things on it own, which takes them longer to get in the mindset of being trained.

Since your puppy will be a mix of both these breeds, it is very important that you take training slow and you evaluate how your dog takes training.

start with easy things and see if it is easy for your dog to master or if it is difficult. Take your time and always use positive reinforcement when training your puppy.

Labrador Retriever Husky Mix Puppies

You want to find a breeder that breeds first-generation Labrador Retriever Husky mixes because this will give you the perfect representation of both of these purebred breeds.

Find a breeder that you are going to be able to trust to give you a puppy that is healthy and happy.

Usually, breeders that breed this mix specialize in one of the parent breeds, so that will be an indicator to look for.

Also, ask for health papers from the other dogs to ensure that you are getting a healthy dog.

You can expect to pay between $350 to $1,000 for a Labrador Retriever Husky mix puppy.

Labrador Retriever Husky Mix Litter Size

Both the Labrador and the Husky are large breed dogs, which means they will have more puppies per litter than a small dog breed.

The Siberian Husky can have between 4 to 6 puppies and the Labrador can have between 6 to 8 puppies. So for this mix breed, you can expect to have right around that range.Labrador Retriever Siberian Husky Mix

Suitability

This is an ideal dog for a family with a large home and plenty of time to spend outdoors with the dog.

This is not really suitable for older people as it has a lot of energy and can get too energetic and playful when not exercised on a regular basis.

This dog does not like to be left alone and is prone to suffer from separation anxiety disorder when alone for too long.

They are also suitable for those who like to hunt as they are good at tracking and retrieving. They are even used in some counties as police dogs as they are able to track narcotics just like the full-breed Labrador Retriever.

Close relatives of the Siberian Retriever

Here are a few breeds that have some of the same traits as the Siberian Retriever:



9 thoughts on “More About the Labrador Retriever Husky Mix”

  1. Is it easy to find puppies of this breed to buy? Anyone know where to find one? I live in the channel islands but the south of England is also fine if there are any breeders there

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  2. I have a beautiful two yr old lab huskey I rescued from the pound. He’d been thrown out on street since he was two weeks old; I talke to animal control. They also told me he’s been adopted several times after they picked him up an he kept getting abandoned. I adopted him June 16th 2013 and brought his cute self home. I am also deaf and thought he’s make a great service pup. Well got him home and the chihuahua hated him, he just loved her and wanted to play and play but she wasn’t having it. He enjoyed being spoiled to all ends. I trained him to sit lay stand come his new name trigger (because he seemed so “trigger happy” all the time) and to shake. He learned quick it took me a week. I worked with him on walking and staying with me oh that was a hassle and a half! But now two years later he is a beloved part of my family, the chihuahua loves him and are best friends, and he got his national service dog certification a month ago! He is a smart dog and loyal just tons of energy all the time and needs to run and play, not just work. I wouldn’t trade him for anything he’s a perfect dog!

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  3. I adopted my lab husky mix from a rescue and Bo was terrific – he pulled kids on sleds, ate lots of things he shouldn’t have, and made me laugh every single day. He was a big, friendly, happy guy. At age 14 had him put down due to cancer. Ah, Bo. Miss you.

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  4. I got a six week old husky/lab mix two weeks ago and she is growing like a weed! So playful, loves to chew, loves to talk! Omg does she talk. Very intelligent and loving. Super adorable. She’s white with black markings resembling our Pointer. I’m loving watching her grow.

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  5. My lab/husky mix looks like a pure black lab, except for this tail which curls inward. It’s probably the only husky in him lol I love him very much. He’s my baby boy ♡

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