Pure Black Husky With Blue Eyes: 5 Main Characteristics and Some Interesting Facts About The Husky Species

Last Updated on May 23, 2022 by Marco

Lustrous grey (or black) coat mixed in with some white, perky ears, strong composure, and those irresistible piercing baby blues. This is the adorable Husky breed. One of its rarest colors is the pure black Husky with blue eyes or an all-white pal with those same striking sky-blue peepers. They are considered a very popular family breed in America, as they are very sociable, loyal, and cuddly ( it is hard to resist not hugging these fur balls). They are not necessarily great at hunting or guarding, but it will be hard to find a more loyal, intelligent, and social dog who will, in fact, stand up for itself or its owner if the circumstances called for it.

There are two main varieties of Huskies: The Siberian one and the Alaskan one. Let’s take a look at each kind separately.

Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute

Siberian Husky 

This Husky variation is recognized by the AKC as the purebred Husky. It is not a great guard dog, since it loves both humans and its canine counterparts alike, so don’t get this breed if you want to rely on your pooch to be a “house security alarm,” so to speak. It will most likely greet intruders with a big smile and a wagging tail, going 100 miles an hour. Looking for a great family pooch? Then Siberian pal might be your call unless you have a small living space and are not ready to devote much time to your canine companion. Huskies need a lot of room to roam around and a lot of attention, including training time. 

As far as its size: it is not necessarily a big pooch, more on the medium-size level. It weighs about 50-60 pounds and is about 22-24 inches in height at the shoulder. 

It originated from Siberia as the name suggests, and the native Siberia region Chukchi tribes were actively using their canine helpers as sled dogs. Some of their roles were to get through very dense forests to transport goods, hunted animal carcasses, and sick tribe members who needed to get to the doctor for treatment. 

Siberian Huskies come in a variety of color combinations: white, black/white, grey, red/white, sable white, and others. Their eyes are usually blue, brown, or even bi-colored! 

Interesting fact: some Husky pups can talk! Just look at this adorable fluffy pal who is the star of Youtube currently. 

Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute can be considered a Siberian Husky’s distant cousin and all Alaskan Huskies have a Malamute mixed in with other Arctic dog breeds. It is also a really good family hound who is highly devoted and intelligent. It tends to be a little larger than its Siberian counterpart: up to 100 pounds (or sometimes more) in weight and up to 30 inches in height. Malamutes are a recognized AKC breed and their coat, as well as eye colors, are pretty limited. Fur shades can range from solid white to white/grey, black/white, and sable/white. The eyes’ color is always brown. 

Malamutes were believed to be brought to Alaska from Siberia a few thousand years ago and they share that genetic ancestry with the original Huskies, looking and acting a lot like their predecessors. Just like the Siberian mutts, the Alaskan buds were used to be sled dogs and helped ingenious Alaskan tribes to get through the dense woods as well as participate in racing competitions.

Now, coming back to our Siberian furry friend, let’s talk about a quite rare combination: pure black Husky with blue eyes. Are they common? What are their main characteristics? Are they good with kids? 

Read more about: Can Malamutes Have Blue Eyes?

Pure Black Husky With Blue Eyes: Is It Common?

Pure black Husky with blue eyes is a rare combo since all-black Huskies are considered unique, just like the all-white pals are. A pooch can be classified as all-black if he’s at least 80% black with some random white spots.

Learn more about: The Rare Albino Husky Puppy 

Those patches have to be on its paws, chest, or the tip of the tail. The rest of the coat should be noir. And if you see a Husky with a black coat, you should know that it is a purebred Siberian kind, not the Alaskan Malamute descendant. 

Let’s take a look at the pure black Husky with blue eyes a little deeper, including its main features. 

Pure Black Husky With Blue Eyes: Characteristics

• Height

 Up to 25 inches (males are taller)

• Weight

Up to 60 lbs (females are usually smaller than males)

• Color

Black with some possible small white spots on the paws, the tip of the tail, and chest.

• Temperament

Very friendly, outgoing, spontaneous, and adventurous. Tends to be pretty stubborn, therefore needs an owner who will be pretty assertive with commands.

• Physical Needs

Has to be active every day, long walks, runs, canine socialization, puzzle games. The household type should be very spacious with plenty of roaming-around room and preferably a large yard.

Curl-Up

Do you dream of getting a pure black Husky with blue eyes? Then this article should serve as a guide to help you learn about the Husky breed in general, its characteristics, and needs. This is a great family mutt, especially if you have children. Your big fur baby will be happily enjoying their company and keeping them occupied while you are taking care of some house chores. Just remember: Husky is a working breed dog, therefore needs a lot of activities throughout the day. Make sure you find time in your busy schedule to devote to this lovely giant. It will happily return the favor.

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