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Question
My husky is 3 years old this year and i was wondering what illnesses do they get as i do not know?
And what age do they live to?
Thank you

Answer
Both depend greatly, but they are able to get colds and the flu like humans, and then there are a host of canine-specific parasites, infections, etc.  It's a wide list, but most healthy dogs, well cared for, vaccinated, etc., will often spend their whole lives without much more than a cold (often characterized by some lethargy, maybe an upset stomach for a few days).

As for age, generally around 12 is a good age for a Siberian, although I've known some that have lived to 18 or 20.  Twelve to fifteen years is about average though.