Your guide to the Siberian Husky x Collie

With two active, athletic parents, these energetic dogs need a lot of physical and mental stimulation to keep them happy, healthy and calm. Let’s take a quick look at the parent breeds responsible for this charming mix!

The Siberian Husky x Collie: What to expect

Siberian Husky

“The Siberian Husky loves the company of people, and at the same time, he is very active and independent. The gorgeous Husky was bred to tirelessly pull loaded sleds for miles on end filled with supplies over frozen terrain. Companionship is what the Siberian Husky brings to their owners at the end of the day” explains Fadi Ayat in the book Dog Breeds: Guide to Understanding Canine Personality Profiles.

Border Collie

“When correctly bred, reared, socialized, trained and handle, the Border Collie can be the most exceptionally rewarding of companions. This is an incredibly versatile, willing and intelligent dog, with not only a sense of humour but also a generous heart,” says Carol Price in Border Collie. “If you respect your Border Collie, its essential character, genetic legacy and daily needs, then he will respect you in return, and you will find yourself with a rewarding and intelligent canine companion beyond compare.”

Physical characteristics of the Siberian Husky x Collie

• Height: Around 20 inches
• Weight: 35-45lbs - with males being towards the heavier end
• Life expectancy: 20 years (much longer than average age for many breeds!)
• You can expect your Husky x Collie to be a medium sized dog, lean dog with a rich, shiny and silky coat in shades of white, black, grey or brown. These pups often inherit the striking blue eyes which the Husky is famous for - making it a very attractive pooch!

Temperament of the Husky cross Collie

Perhaps the most striking part of the Siberian Husky x Collie is their intense energy. Coming from two working dogs, this mix needs to be part of a family who has a large garden and can take it out for long, challenging walks. Due to their high energy requirements, this mix isn’t a good match for someone elderly.

Because this breed loves to get involved in everything, enjoys taking part in activities and is extremely loyal, they make a fantastic family pet. They'll bond well with children when well socialised and trained.

Overall, they’re extremely sweet-natured and loving with their family. The Husky x Collie is often called comical and expressive by their owners, often leaving the whole family howling with laughter! They love to involve themselves in the conversation - quite literally - with their expressive, but not aggressive, barks.

This mixed dog breed is also super affectionate and craves the human touch. Yes, that means lots of cuddles and nuzzling on the sofa - perfect for any dog lover!

On the downside, Husky x Collie dogs are somewhat ‘needy’ - their strong family bonds mean they can’t be left alone for long without suffering from separation anxiety. They’re also natural hunters, meaning they might chase smaller animals if not thoroughly trained.

How much exercise does the Siberian Husky x Collie need

We’ve already mentioned how much energy the Husky cross Collie has! This crossbreed requires a lot of exercise and is happiest with regular exercise, constant play-time and lots of mental stimulation through games, toys, sports and puzzles.

This breed quite literally needs tiring out on a daily basis. If not, they’ll tire you out with their destructive behaviour. Yep - that relentless high energy has to go somewhere! In a family setting, this shouldn’t be hard to achieve. Take it in turns walking, running, playing fetch and letting them out in the garden throughout the day. They’ll need at least two good walks per day to stay happy and healthy.

Training & Socialisation

We mentioned how sweet, loving and lovely these pups were - but that’s only when they’re well-trained and socialised. The Siberian Husky x Collie is highly intelligent and because of that, a stubborn streak can sometimes show its face.

The Border collie cross Husky learns quickly and is easily bored. They might come across as disinterested or refuse to obey during training at first - but consistency will get you there. It’s important to be patient and incorporate lots of fun, fresh and exciting activities, games and rewards into the training process to keep them engaged. Training and socialisation should start as soon as possible.

Get these cute yet stubborn pups used to obeying rules and being around adults, kids, groups and other animals from the get-go.

Grooming a Husky cross Collie

The Husky cross Collie’s plush coat sheds heavily - which is not good news for dog allergy sufferers! You’ll need a vacuum to get all the hair up - but a good daily brushing can help to minimise the mess. But, with a coat that beautiful, a little bit of daily maintenance is more than worth it!

Health issues of a Husky cross Collie

Without adequate exercise, the Siberian Husky x Collie is prone to bone issues, osteoarthritis, intervertebral disc disorder and chronic myelopathy. In some cases, this just can’t be avoided. However, a healthy, high-quality diet and plenty of exercise can help minimise the risk. It’s also advisable to check a full medical history of both the parent dogs so you know if your puppy is particularly at risk.

Sharing your life with a Siberian Husky x Collie

Understanding the energy requirements, grooming needs and trainability of the Siberian Husky x Collie are all essential when it comes to working out if this is the right breed for you. 

This crossbreed makes a wonderful companion, provided they're offered the right stimulation, socialisation and exercise on a daily basis.

We love this sweet, smart breed and we hope you do too!

Isn't the Siberian Husky x Collie stunning? Here are some other adorable mixes to take a look at:

• The American Bulldog cross Staffy
• The Border Terrier cross Jack Russell
• The Cavapoo
• The Chihuahua cross Pug
• The Chi-poo
• The Cockapoo
• The French Bulldog cross Pug
• The French Bulldog cross Staffy
• The German shepherd – Labrador crossbreed
• The Goberian
• The Goldador
• The Goldendoodle
• Golden retriever x German shepherd
• The Husky cross Staffy
• The Horgi
• The Jack a Bee
• The Jackshund
• The Jack Russell cross Chihuahua
• The Jack Russell cross Pug
• The Jack Tzu
• The Labrador Collie crossbreed
• The Labrottie
• The Labsky
• The Lhasapoo dog
• The Patterjack
• The Pom a Pug
• The Pomchi
• The Pomsky
• The Pugapoo
• The Puggle
• The Pug-zu
• The Shichi
• The Shichon
• The Staffador
• The Staffy cross Jack Russell
• The Rottsky