Known as the Labsky or the Huskador, the Lab Husky mix is a cross between two America’s favorites, the Siberian Husky and the Labrador Retriever.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It originated in the 1990s and is more popular than many other designer breeds. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This intelligent and active dog breed got the best of both sides, and if you’ve ever been confused over which parent to choose, why not get both in one mix?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, do not let the popularity of both parents fool you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The fame of the Labrador or the beauty of the Husky does not necessarily make this designer dog breed a good fit for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Huskador has its needs as well as its challenges, and you shouldn’t get one if you’re not certain you can take care of it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here’s all you need to know about the Labsky breed, from basic facts to its traits. You will also get suggestions on handling this breed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Labsky Breed Information<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Height<\/strong><\/td>	Males: 21 to 28 inches Females: 20 to 24 inches<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>	Male: 40 to 60 lbs Female: 40 to 55 lbs<\/td><\/tr>
Lifespan<\/strong><\/td>	10 to 15 years<\/td><\/tr>
Coat<\/strong><\/td>	Silky, medium<\/td><\/tr>
Colors<\/strong><\/td>	Cream, brown, black, gray, white\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Temperament<\/strong><\/td>	Happy, active, loyal<\/td><\/tr>
Hypoallergenic<\/strong><\/td>	No<\/td><\/tr>
Ideal For<\/strong><\/td>	Experienced owners, active families<\/td><\/tr>
Breed Recognition<\/strong><\/td>	Dog Registry of America (DRA)<\/td><\/tr>
Puppy Price<\/strong><\/td>	$400 \u2013 $1,500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Lab Husky Mix Puppy Characteristics<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Health<\/strong><\/td> High<\/td><\/tr> Grooming<\/strong><\/td> Medium<\/td><\/tr> Friendliness<\/strong><\/td> High<\/td><\/tr> Energy<\/strong><\/td> High<\/td><\/tr> Trainability<\/strong><\/td> Medium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Parent Breeds<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Labrador Retriever<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Labrador Retriever (Lab, for short) is a native of Newfoundland in the 19th century. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Its initial name was St John’s Dog and it was bred to assist local fishermen in their job.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n These dogs retrieved fish and played other functions like being companions.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Labrador got into the United States in the early 1900s and was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n After surviving near extinction, it became the most popular dog registered by the AKC in 1991.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Lab is a medium-sized dog breed that weighs 55 to 80 pounds and grows up to 24 inches tall at the shoulder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It has droopy ears with a sturdy build, strong legs, and a broad skull. The eye color is brown.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Labrador has a double coat, a short and thick topcoat, and a softer undercoat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Chocolate, black and yellow are the common colors of this breed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One factor that makes Labrador so popular is its likable personality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This breed is friendly, eager to please, and intelligent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It is also easy to train, a feat that can be undertaken by first-timers. Some are energetic while others are mellow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Siberian Husky<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Siberian Husky is one of many other sled dogs from the Arctic region and one of the oldest dog breeds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It originated in Siberia and began its canine journey pulling sleds for the members of the Chukchi tribe and providing warm company for the family at night.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It got into the United States in 1908 where it partook in the Alaskan gold rush.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1930.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Husky is also medium-sized like the Labrador Retriever. It weighs 35 to 60 pounds and grows as tall as 23 inches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It also has a double coat with a straight topcoat and a soft undercoat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Its wolf-like<\/a> appearance adds to the overall appeal, with the erect ears and striking blue eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Notwithstanding the wild appearance<\/a>, the Husky isn’t a fierce dog.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It makes a poor guard dog<\/a> because of its social nature.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Not one to be wary of strangers, the Husky is friendly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It does need an experienced owner who’s active as well to handle its stubbornness and energy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Related:<\/strong> 20 Different Types of Huskies You May Not Know<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Lab Husky Mix Facts You Need to Know<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 1. The Labsky is not fit for new pet parents<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Although the Labrador parent is fit for a novice, the Husky isn’t.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Thus, even a Huskador with a dominant Lab gene is not recommended for a new pet parent because it might have a high energy level, and the recessive Husky gene could still make it stubborn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n While the mix isn’t highly difficult to train, it would fare better in experienced hands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 2. It is not hypoallergenic<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Both parents have double coats with shedding seasons that’d require a good vacuum cleaner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The dead hair can easily trigger allergies, making this mix unadvisable for people prone to allergies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 3. Heterochromia is apparent in some members of this mix<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Heterochromia is a condition that leaves both eyes with different colors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Some members of this mix are known to combine the blue of the Husky and the brown of the Labrador in each eye.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 4. The Huskador becomes fully mature between 18 and 24 months<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Many dogs become fully mature at 12 months (1 year) but the Labrador is known to mature slowly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Because of that, the Huskador may not be fully grown till 18 months or even 2 years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 5. They love people\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Labsky is more of a lover than a fighter, and would rather befriend a stranger than stay suspicious.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It enjoys human company.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Appearance of the Siberian Husky Lab Mix<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n