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= Labrador Husky =

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The Labrador Husky is a unique and special breed of dog. It is commonly mistaken for a Husky-Lab mix but in fact, it is its own breed. The Labrador Husky is a pure bread dog that was originally brought to Labrador Canada in the 1300s by the Inuit People. Its main purpose was to help the Inuit people survive in a highly demanding environment. To do so, the Labrador Husky was trained to pulls sleds that transported goods. Labrador Huskies are known to be big but gentle dogs. It can grow to be bigger than the more commonly known Siberian Husky but is also known to be very friendly around children and families with proper training. This breed of dog does tend to have some serious health problems but in general, they live anywhere between 10-13 years old.

Coat
The Labrador Huskies appearance is very similar to that of a Siberian Husky. Both dogs have a specific type of coat known as a double coat to help them bare the cold weather. The Labrador Husky is normally black, red, white, grey or, a combination of these colors.

Eyes
When a litter of puppies are born eye color can differentiate between them. Huskies can have blue eyes or brown eyes. Some of the breed have one brown eye and one blue eye.

Nose
The nose of the Labrador Husky is long and narrow and can differ in color. These colors range from black, brown and a flesh color.

Size
This large breed sizes between the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Malamute. This breed ranges from 20 to 28 inches between the shoulder blades. The weight can be massive up to 100 lbs and can be as low as 60 lbs. The body was bred for sledding, which makes the breed have strong swiftness that allows for aerodynamic conformation. The Lab Husky was bred for a strong body and legs. Their paws are webbed for better traction on the snow.

Origin and History
The Labrador Husky originated in the Labrador portion of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Labrador is the northern and mainland portion of the province. The breed probably arrived in the area with the Thule Inuit people who came to Canada around 1300 AD. Although they were once very closely related to other Northern breeds, such as the Siberian Husky, they became isolated in Labrador and continued to develop on their own.

Their history of being bred with wolves does not mean that they are wolf-dogs, nor do they have any recent wolf ancestry. However, they still retain some of their wolf-like physical features. Although they have been isolated, some Labradorian people have introduced the blood of the Alaskan Malamute in order to improve its sledding skills and later for trainability purposes, the German Shepherd Dog. This has created another sled dog that looks strikingly similar to the Siberian Husky, but is much larger and more wolf-like.

This breed had helped people to lead sleds until snowmobiles were invented. From then on, it got much less common for the dog to be used as a sled dog to lead heavy loads. These days, it is often the case that the breed is seen in dog races or help to find and save lost people. However, most people have the dogs as their house pets now.

Health and Lifespan
The Labrador Husky has several health problems that can impair their bodies. These issues are similar to those that are commonly found in the Siberian Husky. One of the most prominent health issues is musculoskeletal issues. Hip dysplasia is a specific example of what a musculoskeletal issue would be. Although hip dysplasia is common, the effects that it has on the quality of life for dogs is immense. If left untreated the dog will lose mobility of their leg and be in great discomfort. The labrador husky can also be in danger of gastric dilation volvulus, simply known as bloat. Common health problems that associate with this breed are arthritis, degenerative myelopathy, eye and skin disease. Cataracts can affect this breed so, severe the victim can go blind. Heart disease, laryngeal paralysis and epilepsy can affect the Labrador Husky. These health concerns can end the life of the breed early. Despite all these dangers, the lifespan is from 10-13 years.

Domestication
The Labrador Husky had its first contact with humans was when it was primarily used as a working dog. Its job was to pull sleds with goods on them in order to maintain the survival of the Inuit People in Labrador Canada. This dog was not thought of as a pet but rather as an animal used for the benefit of the people who put it to work. It was commonly thought that this type of dog was not a friendly breed and would not be good in a family setting primary because of its past. This notion has been proven to only be a theory as the Labrador Husky has become a fairly common family bet beloved by many. It has shown to be very gentle while around children and does not tend to show any aggression towards them.

The process of domesticating a Labrador Husky does not stray far from what you would do in order to train a more commonly known family dog like a Golden Retriever. Because of its extremely high level of intelligence, the Labrador Husky must be very well trained. This breed of dog is known to respond well to training by an owner or professional who uses positive reinforcement. It is best to start training while they are still puppies so that no bad habits develop. Lack of training and an owner who is not committed to the dog's overall needs will prove to be a recipe for a michievious dog. The Labrador Husky is a dog who loves to be surrounded by other dogs for companionship. Contact with other dogs and humans is vital for the dogs overall mental health and ability to be able to function in an urban setting.

Temperament
The Labrador Husky has a similar temperament to other Northern breeds such as Siberian Husky, Alaskan Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Canadian Eskimo Dog and and so forth. It rarely barks but does tend to howl. The breed can be friendly and not aggressive with strangers and is well behaved if socialized properly. They are also good at getting along with family members because they are basically intelligent and loyal creatures. These dogs often do well with children as well, especially if reared with them together.

Being with other dogs makes them happier because they are bred to work well in a pack. There are no worries that the dog might not get along with other dogs in the process of making a pack. However, its strong prey drive might make it dangerous for owners to have smaller pets with it, but if they meet each other in their early ages, it should be more than safe. Sometimes its intelligence would bring some problems to its owners such as tunnels in a backyard, food missing from even covered containers. The first thing that an owner is going to do for the training of the dog is to gain pack leader status.

In general, it is required for owners of dogs to be the leader of their pack. Especially if you are owners of wolf-hybrid dogs such as this breed, you are encouraged to understand the importance of being pack leaders more deeply. In addition, owners need plenty of time to take care of the dogs because they require a good deal of exercise and owners' attention as well as mental stimulation. Therefore, owners had better make sure that they can devote much of their time to their dogs. In short, this breed will be a very nice member of a family who has enough time to look after the dog because it is basically loyal and lovable animal but sometimes can be a hard to handle pet.

Grooming
Labrador Huskies require extensive grooming during all parts of the year. It's extremely thick and durable coat, also known as a double coat, was made to be able to withstand harsh winters in Labrador Canada. Brushing the dog daily would be the proper way to maintain the Labrador Huskies coat. In addition to brushing the coat, a bath is sometimes the best way to fully groom and clean the dog. Bathing the dog does not have to be done on a regular basis but, it is important in order to ensure a clean and well-groomed dog. It is also vital that an owner of a Labrador Husky checks for fleas and ticks during the warmer months. Because this dog has such a thick coat, it is the perfect place for a tick or flea to nestle in. Not checking for these things can lead to serious problems such as lime disease and can be life-threatening to the dog. The Labrador Husky sheds constantly throughout the year and this is why it is so important to keep up with the grooming as this will improve the overall life and happiness of the dog.

Anna Politkovskaya
On 7 October 2006, Russian journalist, writer and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya (born 1958) was shot dead in the elevator of her apartment block in central Moscow. She was known for her opposition to the Chechen conflict and for criticism of Vladimir Putin.[1][2] She had authored several books about the Chechen wars, as well as Putin's Russia, and received numerous international awards for her work. Her murder, believed to be a contract killing, sparked a strong international reaction.

Anna Politkovskaya was an influential human rights activist as well as an established Russian journalist who was murdered on October 7th, 2006. Her murder sparked an outrage across Russia specially because of the notion that she was killed by someone working for Vladimir Putin. Politkovskaya was known for her criticism of Putin and how he ran Russia. Following Annas death, Alexander Litvinenko accused Putin of his connection to the murder and was poisoned two weeks later. It then started to become clear to the world that Annas death was planed out and carried through by people working for Putin. Eventually three men were brought to trial but claimed to have no connection with Putin even though they seemed to have been protected by the FSB in the past and in Annas case. On February 19th 2009, the three men were found to be innocent. The Supreme Court overturned the not guilty verdict on June 25th 2009 and a retrial began. Eventually Dmitry Pavliuchenkov was found guilty for the murder of Anna and was sentenced to 11 years in prison but would not give any information abut who instructed him to kill Anna. Two years later five additional men were convicted for her murder but there is still no absolute certainty that her death was prompted by Putin and his associates.

Guidelines for writing a wikipedia article on Animals
The process of writing a wikipedia article on animals requires a different more specific set of guidelines to follow. In addition to the suggestions already made by wikipedia, it is best to take a closer look at the media included in the article, the sources and information being used, drafting and outlining your work, utilizing links and, creating a lead section along with a final draft. Using these guidelines will allow for a thoroughly written article about any type of animal.

Media
In this type of wikipedia article, there are images, charts, videos or a combination of media that help the reader better understand the animal. Within the article, I would be sure to include at least one picture of the animal itself so that the reader as an accurate representation of what it is they are reading about. Reliable images can be found on web sights like National Geographic. When using charts, be sure the chart is clear and shows information that is useful for the reader. Using excess information will only confuse them. When using media in an article about animals, do not overload the article with pictures. For example, a featured article about the Flame Robin is 3,079 words but only includes 5 pieces of media. Within these five there are only three picture, one info box and also a video. This is to say that media in an article should not be overwhelming. Use judgment calls when adding pieces of media. Think, "Will this picture help my audience understand the animal?", "Is this picture distracting from the content in the article?", and "Is there already an image in this article that is similar enough that I do not have to include this one?". Following these guidelines in combination with using common sense will help when deciding to use media in an article about animals.

Sources and Finding Information
Wikipedia is not a place to write opinion or new information articles. In order to write an article about animals on wikipedia, the animal must have already been discovered, extensively researched, and written about. When looking for information on animals, the first thing to do is identify where to gather information. Finding sources that are credible when researching animals will look much different from those that would be used when finding information on something like a person or an event. A good place to start is a web sight like National Geographic. Many articles such as one on the Florida Mouse use information from museums or handbooks that specialize in that animal or where it is from. It is crucial when starting research that the basic information is found first. Start broad and then get the details. For example, it would be best to find information like what the animal eats, where it is from, and how big it is before finding information on how it effects society and the ecosystem. This will insure that a reader will not have to search for basic information within the article if that is all they need. Once the research part of the article is done, make sure that sources are cited properly. Normally, there is a reference list at the bottom of the article with numbers or letters that correlate with numbers / letters inserted next to information. This will make it easy for the reader to know where the information is coming from and that it is credible. Lastly, there will be a works cited at the very end of the article that lists all of the sources used in APA or another format.

Drafting and Creating an Outline
It is crucial when writing any article that the writer creates an outline and several different drafts. The outline should include the headings and what is going to go into these sections of the article. This will help with organization and insure that all of the information that needs to be included gets into the article. Headings and sub headings should be used so that the information is clear to the reader and easy to find. By using headings, wikipedia automatically creates a content table that shows the reader exactly what is in the article. In general, all wikipedia articles look the same due to the use of headings and subheadings. This creates a more standard and organized look for wikipedia articles. When crating a draft, use the basic outline created and start forming exactly what is to be said in the article. The draft does not have to be perfect and is specially used to be able to get all ideas onto paper. Several drafts should be created and edited before posting an article. It is important that you still include proper citations in the draft so that they are not forgotten in the actual article. A draft for wikipedia should be written in the sandbox but does not have to. This is a safe spot where no one can see the writing that is being worked on.

links
Including hyperlinks in an article about animals is very important. A hyper link is attached to a certain word or phrase and when clicked on, brings the reader to a different webpage or reference that expands on that specific topic. These links will lead readers to more information about the animal and allow them to see exactly where the information is coming from. Include links to things that will help the reader not to things that will create a distraction or that are unnecessary. For example, in an article written about the Flame Robbin, there are hyper links that lead the reader to more information about the class type of that specific bird. Hyper links are useful because it allows the writer to not have to include extra information but instead allows the reader to go more in depth if that choose to.

Lead Section and Final Article
Each article should start off with a lead section. The length of the lead section should correlate with the length of the article. The Flame Robin article is 3,079 words and it's lead section is only 223 words and is an appropriate length for the size of the article. One thing that stays the same form lead section to lead section is what information is included in it. A lead section is created so that the reader can get a gist of what the entire article is about. It is almost like a summary of the article that has all of the basic information on the animal so that in theory, the reader would not have to read the entire article. Good lead sections are concise and get to the point of the information on the animal. When the final article is posted to wikipedia, it is open to anyone to edit. This means that more than likely, the original article will never stay exactly the same. Changes can be found under the history tab at the top of the article.

In my revision I revised the lead section. I changed the entire thing so that the main points in the article were clear in the lead section.