The last two years have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership soar.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup.
Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallergenic dog.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One dog that often appears at the top of people’s canine wishlists is the Siberian Husky – they are one of the UK’s most popular large dogs and have a range of positive attributes that make them a great pet and companion.
Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about the breed.
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9. A coat of many colours
Huskies can be more colourful of coat than many imagine. Acceptable colours according to the Kennel Club include black, agouti, gray, red, sable, and white. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Look into my eyes
Huskies can have black, brown or - unusually for dogs - piercing blue eyes. It is also fairly common for Huskies to have heterochromia - meaning each eye is a completely different colour. Photo: Canva/Getty Images