How long does a Siberian Husky live?

The listed lifespan for a Siberian Husky is 12–14 years.

How tall is a Siberian Husky?

The listed height for a Siberian Husky is 21–23.5 in (male), 20–22 in (female).

Is a Siberian Husky good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Siberian Husky is 5 out of 5.

When is a Siberian Husky full grown?

The growth size band for a Siberian Husky is up to 24 months.

Working Group

Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky is a large dog in the Working Group. Adult weight is 45–60 lb (male), 35–50 lb (female), height is 21–23.5 in (male), 20–22 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Outgoing, Mischievous.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan12–14 years

Weight45–60 lb (male), 35–50 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupWorking Group

Height

21–23.5 in (male), 20–22 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

4 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13 years is about 0.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 47.5 lb is about 11.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Siberia. The coat is described as double, medium. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 4 out of 5, so coat cleanup is a regular job. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 30 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, Siberian Husky Shaking Puppy Syndrome Type 1 (SPS1), and Siberian Husky Polyneuropathy Type 1 (SHPN1). These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

The verified adult weight for a Siberian Husky is 45–60 lb (male), 35–50 lb (female).

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