Siberian Retriever Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Siberian Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful

Siberian Retriever dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Siberian Retriever. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Siberian Retrievers are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the Siberian Retriever is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

Siberian Husky and Labrador Retriever

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1990s

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Hazel
Brown
Amber

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Brown

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Brown
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The coat of a Siberian Retriever dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

A Siberian Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Siberian Retrievers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Siberian Retriever is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Skin Diseases

Degenerative Myelopathy
Arthritis

Eye examination
Urinalysis
Neurological Examination
Blood Count
Complete Physical Examination

Siberian Retrievers are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Siberian Retriever have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Siberian Retriever needs a high level of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They also make great companions for people who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy running, hiking or other outdoor activities. These breeds are not suitable for people with sedentary lifestyle or those who live in small apartments

Siberian Retrievers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Siberian Retrievers tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walking, Running, Swimming, Fetch, Run, Hiking, Hide the treat, Tug-of-war, Wrestling, Jogging, Walking, hiking, Chase, Camping, Dog Parks, Walk, Runs, Long walks

Siberian Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Siberian Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Siberian Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Siberian Retriever is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Ideally, Siberian Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-60 pound (20 - 27 kg) Siberian Retriever feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Siberian Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Siberian Retriever is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Siberian Retriever breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Siberian Retriever in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Siberian Retrievers living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

A Siberian Retrievers typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Siberian Retrievers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Siberian Retrievers are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Siberian Retrievers are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Siberian Retrievers are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Siberian Retriever for a mellower experience.

Siberian Retriever dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.