Welcome to the homepage for the Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc. Established in 1938, the SHCA, Inc., is the AKC-recognized, national breed club for the Siberian Husky. In response to the many inquiries received about Siberian Huskies, the Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc., has gathered together information about the breed in this Website. We hope you find the information you need within this website. But, if not, please do not hesitate to contact our Corresponding Secretary.

FLASH: Siberian Husky Research News: Click here for updates from SHCA’s Health/Genetics Committee about current Siberian Husky research and studies.

NOTICE ABOUT THE 2007 SHCA ANNUAL DIRECTORY: The invitation letters to display your newly titled Siberian Husky in the 2007 Annual Directory have bee mailed. If you dod not recieve your letter, first, please check with your co-owner if you have one; second, contact me. The letters were mailed to the owner's address displayed on the dog's AKC registration papers. In addition, SHCA members are invited to place Kennel ads in the Annual Directory. Do not miss the opportunity to highlight your newly titled Siberian Husky!

Deadline to receive ads: August 1, 2008. Annual Directories will be mailed or distributed during the Gettysburg, PA, National in October.

Questions or concerns, please contact Stephanie Hamblin Barnhill, nykiskas@sunflower.com

General Siberian Husky Information

• The Siberian Husky
• So . . . You Want a Siberian Husky?
• The Standard for Siberian Huskies
• The Siberian Husky: A Brief History of the Breed in America
• Sources for more Information about Siberian Huskies

The Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc.

• About the Club
• Officers, Directors, and Club Committees
• SHCA Membership Information
• Upcoming Events (National Specialties and Annual Meetings)
• Ordering from the SHCA
• SHCA Constitution and By-Laws

Owning Siberian Huskies

What to Look for in a Breeder

• The SHCA Code of Ethics
• Guidelines for Ethical Breeding Practices
• Guidelines for the Sale of Puppies and Adult Dogs

Hereditary Problems to Avoid

• Your Siberian: Its Hips and Its Eyes

How to Find a Breeder

• Area Club List
• NEW! 2008-2009 SHCA Referral Directory NEW!
• Siberian Rescue

How to Live with a Siberian Husky

• A Partnership for Life: Learning to Understand Your Siberian Husky (Under Development)

Learning More About the Siberian Husky from the SHCA Education Committee

• NEW! SHCA's Mentor Program NEW!
• Upcoming Educational Opportunities
• Siberian Breeder/Exhibitor Continuing Education
• Coat Color Identification Guidelines
• SHCA Sanctioned Education Program: Application of the Standard
• SHCA Sanctioned Education Program: Movement
• NEW! SHCA Area Club Ringside Mentoring Program NEW!
• SHCA Sanctioned Education Program: Proportion & Measurement

SHCA's Working Programs

• General Information
• Sled Dog Class for Specialty Shows
• Sled Dog Degree Program  Includes forms on-line!
• Working Showing Trophy  Includes forms on-line!
• Lombard--Norris Sled Dog Team Awards  Includes forms on-line!
• Working Pack Dog Program  Includes forms on-line!

SHCA's Obedience, Rally, and Agility Awards

• Award Information and Application Form NEW!

SHCA's Club Awards

• SHCA-AKC's Outstanding Sportsmanship Award NEW!
• SHCA's Conformation Awards NEW!

Siberian Husky Ophthalmic Registry (SHOR)

• NEW LOCATION!SHOR Listings NEW LOCATION!

Barbara Horsey
10194 Old Kent Lane
Clarkston, MI 48348
cell: 248/535-1881
E-Mail: bhorsey@aol.com

This site was activated 11/1996.

Last update of this page: 06/2008.

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All information contained within this website is © 1996-2008 Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc. unless otherwise noted. Reproduction of the SHCA, Inc., logo for any purposes, including use as an internet link button, without prior, written approval from SHCA, Inc., is strictly prohibited. For information, please contact the Recording Secretary.