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A silver-haired grandma stretches on a yoga mat, reaching for her toes, as a red and white Husky lies on the floor nearby. 6 / 20

Grandma Rolled Out Her Yoga Mat. The Husky Copied Her Stretch Perfectly.

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A grey yoga mat is rolled out across the living room floor, and Ruth is sitting with her legs stretched in front of her, gently reaching for her bare toes. Her silver hair is pinned up, her cream cable cardigan hangs loose, and her expression is calm and focused. Copper has joined the session in his own way, lying flat on the floorboards beside the mat with his front legs stretched long, head low and eyes turned up toward her. A rope toy, a tennis ball, a wicker basket of blankets and, if you look closely, little tufts of red and white fur drifting across the floor fill the scene.

Those fluffy tufts are a classic sign of life with a Husky. The breed has a dense double coat, with a soft insulating undercoat beneath longer guard hairs, and they shed that undercoat heavily once or twice a year in a process often called blowing coat. During those weeks, fur can seem to appear everywhere. Brushing several times a week, and daily during heavy shedding, with an undercoat rake or slicker brush helps a lot. Shaving a Husky is generally discouraged, because the double coat helps regulate body temperature and protect the skin. Regular grooming also gives you a chance to check skin, ears and paws, and it can be a calm bonding routine.

Ruth may need the vacuum after her stretches, but having Copper stretched out beside her makes the routine feel a lot more fun.

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