<P> Siberian Huskies come in a variety of colors and patterns, usually with white paws and legs, facial markings, and tail tip . The most common coats are black and white, then less common copper - red and white, grey and white, pure white, and the rare "agouti" coat, though many individuals have blondish or piebald spotting . Striking masks, spectacles, and other facial markings occur in wide variety . Merle coat patterns are not allowed . The American Kennel Club allows all coat colors from black to pure white . </P> <P> The American Kennel Club describes the Siberian Husky's eyes as "an almond shape, moderately spaced and set slightly obliquely ." The AKC breed standard is that eyes may be brown, blue or black; one of each or Particoloured are acceptable (complete is heterochromia). These eye - color combinations are considered acceptable by the American Kennel Club . The parti - color does not affect the vision of the dog . </P> <P> Show - quality dogs are preferred to have neither pointed nor square noses . The nose is black in gray dogs, tan in black dogs, liver in copper - colored dogs, and may be light tan in white dogs . In some instances, Siberian Huskies can exhibit what is called "snow nose" or "winter nose ." This condition is called hypopigmentation in animals . "Snow nose" is acceptable in the show ring . </P> <P> Siberian Husky tails are heavily furred; these dogs will often curl up with their tails over their faces and noses in order to provide additional warmth . As pictured, when curled up to sleep the Siberian Husky will cover its nose for warmth, often referred to as the "Siberian Swirl". The tail should be expressive, held low when the dog is relaxed, and curved upward in a "sickle" shape when excited or interested in something . It should be symmetrical, and not curved or deviated to the side; the tail can curl enough to touch the back . </P>

Average weight of a 1 year old siberian husky