Doberman Husky Mix : (15 Interesting Dobsky Facts!)

The Doberman Husky mix has in recent years become one of the most popular dogs. Also known as the Husky Doberman mix (and less commonly as Siberian Pinscher Mix), it is a mix of Doberman Pinscher and the Siberian Husky. Therefore it usually has the best combination of Doberman Pinscher and Siberian Husky traits. The things that make it popular include its intelligence, its good looks and its great energy.

The Doberman Husky Mix is a hybrid dog from two dog breeds, Siberian Husky and Doberman Pinscher. Dobsky, as the dog is fondly called, has a good personality and temperament, which makes it easy to get along with. Siberian Pinscher is outgoing, remarkable intelligence and is versatile. Dobsky can be anything from a therapy dog to a family pet making a good companion for life. Dobsky, with its Siberian Husky genes, it can even work as a sled dog!

How Much Are Dobsky Puppies?

Because they are ‘designer’ dogs, Dobskies tend to be quite costly. Rarely do you find a Doberman Husky mix puppy going for anything below $500. If you are buying from a proper breeder, the cost of Doberman Husky mix puppies would tend to be in the $500 to $1,000 range. But these are just general figures. Sometimes, you could encounter a breeder who has urgent bills he needs to pay, and who is willing to sell Husky Doberman mix puppies at lower prices…

But the typical price is in the $500 to $1,000 range.

How Long Do Akita Huskies Live?

Akita Husky lifespan is typically between 10 and 13 years. Of course, the actual lifespan of a dog will depend on how well it is taken care of. The typical lifespan for an Akita Husky dog may be in the 10 to 13 years range. But there are some that don’t even get to live 5 years… So it depends on the care that the dog receives.

With good care, an Akita Husky dog should have a lifespan that is almost as good as that of a Doberman Husky mix dog.

Are Doberman Husky Mixes Good Dogs?

It depends on what your idea of a ‘good dog’ is. If your idea of a good dog is one that is friendly, then the Husky Doberman mix is a good dog. Similarly, if your idea of a good dog is one that is good looking, then the Husky Doberman mix is a good dog. But if your idea of a good dog is one that has low energy and requires little exercise, then the Husky Doberman mix may not be so good.

So it depends on what your definition of a ‘good’ dog is. But on most of the parameters within which dogs’ goodness is measured, the Doberman Husky mix is a great dog.

Doberman Husky Mix Explained in Detail

As its name suggests, the Doberman Husky mix is a hybrid of Doberman Pinscher and Siberian Husky dogs. Therefore the said Doberman Pinscher husky mix has traits inherited from both dogs breeds. The traits that are common to both the Doberman Pinscher and Siberian Husky include high intelligence, lots of energy and good looks. These are traits that most if not all Doberman Siberian Husky mix dogs tend to have.

But there are some traits found in the Doberman Pinscher that can’t be found in the Siberian Husky. Similarly, there are some characteristics that are found in the Siberian Husky dog that can’t be found in the Doberman Pinscher dog. You would need to do a side by side Doberman vs Husky comparison, to identify some of those.

For instance, where the Doberman Pinscher doesn’t shed a lot, the Siberian Husky is an unapologetic shedder. Where the Doberman is easy to eager to please the Husky is stubborn…

The upshot is that there are significant differences between individual Doberman Husky mix dogs. They are unlike purebred dogs that tend to have some ‘defining’ qualities. These mixes get different genes from the respective parents. You may find one that, on account of Doberman genes, is very eager to please (and therefore easy to train). You may find another one that, on account of Husky genes, is rather stubborn and therefore harder to train…

Thus, as with all hybrid dogs, the Doberman Husky mix is complex. There are very few things you can identify as the true defining qualities of a Doberman Husky mix dog. What we tend to see in a typical Doberman Husky mix dog is a combination of the best qualities from both the Doberman and the Husky.

History of Doberman Pinscher Dogs

Doberman Pinscher Dogs have been in existence since the 1890s. That is when they were first bred in Germany, by a man known as Karl Friedrich Louis Doberman. It is from him that they get their name. Legend has it that Doberman, who was a tax collector, wanted to come up with a fierce yet intelligent dog. He wanted such a dog to protect him from bandits, whom he often ran across in the course of his work.

There is some dispute on the specific dogs that Doberman crossed to come up with the Doberman Pincher. But most people agree that the Doberman Pinscher does have some German Pinscher, Greyhound and Manchester Terrier blood.

The Doberman Pinscher dog went on to become very popular as a guard dog. It has since been used by military and police forces for various roles.

Siberian Husky Dogs History

Siberian Husky dogs have been there since time immemorial. The Chukchi people who live in the harsh cold region of Siberia kept these dogs for purposes of pulling sleds. It was not until the early years of the 20^th century that we started seeing these dogs spreading out of their native Siberian home. They first spread out to Alaska, where people who found them impressive carried them further afield.

Nowadays, you are more likely to find a Siberian Husky living within a home as a pet. You are less likely to find it actively pulling a sled.

What Does a Doberman Husky Mix Look Like?

The Doberman Husky mix will tend to be a medium size dog. This is because the dogs from which it is bred (Doberman Pinscher and Siberian Husky) are medium size dogs. Thus, one would expect a Doberman and Husky mix to be a mid-size dog: and that is indeed what it usually is.

The Doberman mix Husky dog will tend to have a nose that is either brown or black in color.

The color of eyes in a Husky Pinscher mix can be hazel or brown. They can also, in some cases, be blue.

With the Doberman mixed with Husky, coat color tends to be hard to determine. In some, you may find a fawn coat. In others, you may find a white coat. And anything in between. Simply put, the Doberman Husky mix coat colors vary greatly.

Doberman Husky Mix Puppies

Doberman Husky Mix puppies tend to be very cute. At birth, they are usually rather small, but grow at a fast face during the first few weeks.

On average, a litter has 5 to 7 puppies. With proper care, many of these can survive into adulthood.

Like all other puppies, they are born with their eyes closed. Once the eyes break open, they are usually of a blue color. They remain blue until the 10^th week or thereabouts, when some turn hazel or brown. Quite a number retain the blue color for life.

How much Do Dobskys Cost? Doberman Husky Mix Price

A Doberman Husky puppy can go for between $500 and $1,000.

An adult Dobsky can cost between $700 and $1,300.

How to Choose Dobsky Breeders

The most important thing is to ensure that the breeder you get your Dobsky dogs from observes high standards. In this regard, you need to enquire about the health testing and screening protocols the breeder uses. Further, you need to understand how the breeder selects the dogs from which he breeds the Doberman x Husky hybrids. Also check the breeder’s references, to be sure that he is an honest professional.

For ethical reasons, avoid getting your Dobsky dogs from ‘puppy mills’ (even if the prices there are lower). Puppy mills will always try to pass themselves off as ethical breeders. You will never find a business that advertises itself as a ‘puppy mill’. But by checking how they operate, and the standards they adhere to, you can easily identify the puppy mills and steer away from them.

Doberman Husky Mix Puppies for Sale

If you are seeking Doberman Husky puppies for sale, you can start by checking with local breeders. But you need to be aware of the fact that the Husky and Doberman mix is considered a ‘designer’ dog. Therefore, not all breeders are likely to have such puppies ready waiting for buyers.

Then again, there are certain breeders who specialize in breeding these sorts of ‘designer’ dogs. Some could even allow you to make further specifications: like where you can order for a Doberman Shepherd Husky mix.

If your local breeders don’t have Doberman Husky mix puppies for sale, you can take your search online. It is highly unlikely that you would be completely unable to find puppies of the Doberman mixed with Husky on sale online. But a challenge could arise if the breeder who happens to have such puppies is very far from where you are. The challenge would be in getting the puppies from the breeder to where you are. Shipping animals can be a tricky affair.

Doberman Husky Mix for Sale – Adult Dog

With some luck, you may find an adult Doberman Husky mix dog on sale. For instance, you may find a breeder offering an adult Doberman Husky mix dog for sale (though they usually prefer to sell puppies). Or you could find an individual owner who has decided to sell his Doberman Husky mix dog for one reason or another…

The problem with an adult dog is in the fact that he may have developed some bad habits earlier in his life. It may be very hard to get him to let go of those habits. Remember what they say about teaching an old dog new tricks. Furthermore, the adult dog may already have lived out most of his expected lifespan. This would mean that you end up having very little time with him.

If you can’t find an adult Doberman Husky mix dog on sale locally (and you specifically want an adult dog), you can try searching online. You are almost assured of finding someone somewhere offering an adult Doberman Husky mix dog for sale online. But two challenges may arise. The first is that of ensuring that what you are buying is a ‘real’ Doberman Husky mix dog. And the second may be that of getting the dog from the seller to where you are – especially if you are very far apart.

Are Dobskys Mean?

By nature, Dobskys are not mean. They are usually friendly (given that the Doberman Pinscher and Siberian Husky dogs from which they are bred are both friendly). But of course if they are brought up in a ‘rough’ environment, they can develop some degree of meanness. Remember, a dog’s personality is a product of both nature and nurture.

Is Siberian Pinscher Mix Banned in Some States?

There are hardly any states where the actual hybrid (Siberian Pinscher) is banned. But the dogs that give rise to it (both the Siberian Husky and Doberman Pinscher) do have bans existing in various states.

You of course need to be aware of the fact that the Siberian Pinscher could easily be mistaken for either of its parents in appearance. So if you are in a state where either the Doberman Pinscher or the Siberian Husky has a ban in place, you may want to reconsider getting a Siberian Pinscher mix dog.

Are Dobskies Trainable?

Yes, Dobskies (Doberman Huskie mixes) are highly trainable dogs. But if you find one that takes more after its Siberian Husky parent, you could encounter some stubbornness that affects trainability.

Doberman Husky Mix Temperament

The Doberman Husky mix is usually a friendly dog. That is because both dogs that give rise to it (Doberman and Husky) are quite friendly.

Further, the Doberman Husky is an intelligent dog. Again, this is on account of the fact that the dogs that give rise to it (Doberman and Husky) are highly intelligent.

On yet another level, Doberman Husky dogs tend to be quite loyalty.

Doberman Husky Mix Leadership

When put in packs alongside other dogs, Doberman Husky mixes will tend to exhibit strong leadership qualities. But they will usually assert their leadership in a playful friendly manner, rather than in an aggressive manner.

Doberman Husky Mix Color Coats

Doberman Husky mix dog coat colors vary greatly. There are those in which the coat is fawn. Then there are those in whom the coat is white, often with spots of various colors. But there is really no one single color you can identify as the ‘standard’ Dobsky coat color.

Do Siberian Pinscher Mix Shed?

Most Siberian Pinscher mix dogs tend to shed moderately, all year round.

How to Groom Doberman Husky Mix

One good grooming practice for Doberman Husky mix dogs is that of washing regularly. Another good grooming practice for Doberman Husky mix dogs is that of occasional brushing.

Yet another good grooming practice for Doberman Husky mix is that of occasional paw claw clipping.

Dobsky Lifespan – How Long Do Siberian Pinscher Mix Live?

The typical lifespan for a Siberian Pinscher mix is in the 12 to 15 years range. But such lifespan can usually only be possible with proper care.

Doberman Husky Mix Weight – How Big Do Dobskys Get?

An adult Dobsky’s weight can be as low as 40 pounds (for a small bitch). It can also be as high as 100 pounds (for a big dog). The typical weight will tend to be in the 50 to 70 pounds range.

Do Doberman Husky Mix Like to Cuddle?

Yes, most Doberman Husky mix dogs like to cuddle. Just make sure your dog love when you cuddle them. If not, please don’t engage in cuddling your Dobsky.

Do Dobskys Love Their Owners?

Yes, Dobskys do tend to love their owners. A Dobsky that takes after its Doberman Pinscher parent will tend to be more expressive of the love than one that takes after its Siberian Husky parent.

Are Doberman Husky Mix Dogs Loyal?

Most Doberman Husky mix dogs are very loyal, whereas a few aren’t. Much depends on which parent your Dobsky takes after. One that takes after the Doberman will tend to be very loyal.

On the other hand, one that takes after the Siberian Husky would tend to be less loyal, and could easily escape if it finds a chance.

How Do I Know if My Doberman Husky Mix is Happy?

If your Doberman Husky mix is in a genuinely playful mood, it means that he is happy. Further, if your Dobsky is raising and wagging its tail, that is a sign of happiness.

On yet another note, if your Doberman Husky is leaning against you, you can take that to be a sign of mirth. General body relaxation is yet another sign of a happy Doberman Husky Mix dog.

How Long Can a Doberman Husky Mix Be Left Alone?

Doberman Husky mix dogs are among those that shouldn’t be left alone for long. That is because if they are left alone for long, they can be destructive. Thus, for a Doberman Husky adult, try not to leave him alone for more than 6 hours.

For a Doberman Husky puppy, try not to leave him alone for more than a couple of hours or so.

Are Dobsky Dogs Aggressive?

Dobsky dogs are generally not aggressive. They may be vocal, but that vocal nature shouldn’t be mistaken for aggressiveness.

Husky Akita Health Problems

One health problem that really tends to cause great agony to Husky Akita dogs is that of hip dysplasia. Elbow dysplasia, though less common, can also be a problem.

Others include progressive retinal atrophy (which affects the eyes) and hypothyroidism. Husky Akita dogs also seem to have somewhat higher predisposition to epilepsy. And as they age, they may also struggle with cataracts.

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