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Are Red Huskies Rare? (Full Red Husky Guide)

Many folks picture huskies as being white, black, or gray. So, a RED Husky really catches your eye! But does that make them uncommon?

This post will tell you all about Red Huskies…

Red Huskies aren’t rare. Even though white, black, and gray are the usual colors for huskies, red ones make up a good chunk of the whole Siberian Husky group.

How Common Are Red Huskies? Rare Or Just Eye-Catching…

Yep, as the introduction stated, red Siberian huskies are not that rare and in fact, are even quite common!

The Siberian Husky has many recognized colors, and although some may be seen less frequently, none of them would be considered rare.

It’s also worth mentioning that the red husky is not a separate breed, their color difference is simply a coat variation.

The AKC currently recognizes the following colors:

  • Agouti & White
  • Black
  • Black & White
  • Black Tan & White
  • Brown & White
  • Gray & White
  • Red & White
  • Sable & White
  • White

Red huskies are so visually striking that it gives the impression that they are rare.

And rightfully so, red huskies are a real head-turner and deserve every bit of attention they get!

The shades of red can vary, all the way from light amber to different shades of copper.

This is Ceki, a beautiful Red Siberian Husky!

How Much Are Red Huskies? Are They More Expensive?

If you want to get a red husky pup, be ready to spend between $600 and $2500. The cost varies based on the pup’s family history and where you live.

Appearance: Let’s not forget that many people worldwide are under the impression that red huskies are “rare.” Although we’ve established now that they are not, this has still led to an increased price for red husky puppies over black, white, and gray colored husky puppies.

Blood Lineage: The blood lineage always plays an important role in husky puppy price. Purebreds are nearly always more expensive, and the price keeps going up if the parents were of show-dog quality.

Location: The price of red husky puppies will also change depending on the state or country you are buying them in, and their relative popularity as a breed in that area.

There can be hundreds of dollars of difference, just depending on where you buy your puppy from.

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Are Red Huskies Good Dogs? Temperament Differences

Red huskies will bring just as much flair and excitement to any household as a black, white, or gray husky would.

You can expect the same level of backchat, stubbornness, and their overall needs will be the same.

Red huskies are naturally kind, loving, and will welcome strangers with open arms. Despite looking like a wolf, they’re big softies at heart.

Training will be a challenge and it’s widely accepted that Siberian Huskies (whichever color they are) are not ideal for first-time dog owners. They require consistent training, a vigorous exercise routine, and do not do well when left alone.

Red huskies will require many hours of attention out of your day and are not a breed for the “casual” dog owner.

Despite being challenging to own, huskies make wonderful family dogs that have a lot of love and affection to give, even if you have babies or children, this breed is still a top pick.

Do Red Huskies Shed As Much?

Red huskies shed just as much as any other husky, and that’s a lot!

Shedding will typically happen at a low-medium level consistently throughout the year, with two BIGGER “blowouts” just before major seasonal changes.

But it must be said that shedding does depend on the climate where you live. If you live in a cold climate shedding will nearly always be less than if you live in a warmer climate.

Red Huskies Will Require a Brushing Routine

As with all huskies, you will need to look after their beautiful coat by regularly brushing them, 2-3 times per week.

Managing their coat is a huge topic, but the best advice is always the simplest..

Brush their coat 2-3 times per week, for 20 minutes each time. Use an undercoat rake for the first 10-15 minutes to remove the dead undercoat hair followed by a slicker brush for the last 5 or 10 minutes to clean out and finish the topcoat.

If you require a more in-depth article about husky shedding. << This article is for you <<

Red Huskies Can Be Show Dogs Too

When it comes to dog shows and meeting certain standards, there are many rules. And honestly, it’s not my area of expertise. But I do know one thing…

There are a few people who are under the impression that red huskies are not breed-standard and therefore cannot enter into dog shows.

This isn’t true, and in fact, there are many red huskies entering official dog shows all the time. So yes, red huskies can enter dog shows.

So if you have plans to enter your husky into a dog show but aren’t sure about coat-color requirements, you don’t need to worry. Red huskies are “accepted”

Photos Of Red Huskies

Caio the red husky!

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What Color Eyes Do Red Huskies Have?

If huskies were not already enough to look at, their eye colors make them stand out even more.

Siberian huskies as an entire breed often have a condition called Heterochromia. Heterochromia happens as a result of a gene mutation, often called the Merle gene.

The color of the iris depends on the presence of melanin. The gene mutation I just mentioned affects the strength and distribution of melanin. Ultimately when there is a lack of melanin, the result is blue eyes.

Due to variance in melanin sometimes both eyes may be blue, one eye is blue and one is brown, and the rarest is parti-colored where two colors are blended in a single eye.

Red huskies are not any more prone to having blue, amber, green, or parti-colored eyes because of their coat color.

About 4 in 10 huskies have blue eyes, about 4 in 10 huskies have brown eyes. Parti-colored eyes make up only about 5% of the breed population.

How Different Are Red Huskies, Really?

All in all, red huskies are not that much different from white, black, or gray huskies.

I’m personally a sucker for red and white huskies and it’s my favorite coat color.

Red huskies are just as common, but many people agree they are more visually striking, thus it’s widely thought that they are rarer.

Apart from sometimes being more expensive, red huskies are the same size, same personality, and are ultimately the same dog!


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