This article is about the dog breed. For other uses, see Husky (disambiguation).
Dog breed
Siberian Husky
Black and white Siberian Husky
Other names
Chukcha[1]
Common nicknames
Husky Sibe
Origin
Siberia[2]
Traits
Height
Males
21–23.5 inches (53–60 cm)
Females
20–22 inches (51–56 cm) [3]
Weight
Males
45–60 pounds (20–27 kg)
Females
35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Coat
Thick double coat
Color
All colors from black to pure white, and including many differing colors and markings
Litter size
4–8 puppies
Life span
12–14 years[4]
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
standard
Dog (domestic dog)
The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working sled dog breed. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thickly furred double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings, and is smaller than the similar-looking Alaskan Malamute.
Siberian Huskies originated in Northeast Asia where they are bred by the Chukchi people of Siberia for sled pulling and companionship.[2] It is an active, energetic, resilient breed, whose ancestors lived in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic. William Goosak, a Russian fur trader, introduced them to Nome, Alaska, during the Nome Gold Rush, initially as sled dogs to work the mining fields and for expeditions through otherwise impassable terrain.[2] Today, the Siberian Husky is typically kept as a house pet, though they are still frequently used as sled dogs by competitive and recreational mushers.[5]
The SiberianHusky is a medium-sized working sled dog breed. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thickly furred double...
with the now-extinct Taimyr wolf of North Asia due to admixture: the SiberianHusky and Greenland Dog (which are also historically associated with Arctic...
Dog. The SiberianHusky and the Malamute both had maintained their Siberian lineage and had contributed significantly to the Alaskan husky, which was...
remains of sled dogs from this region 2,000 years ago and in the modern SiberianHusky breed standard. Other dogs were more massive at 30 kg (66 lb) and appear...
mammals on oceanic pack ice. While most famous as the progenitor of the Siberianhusky (and related to the Alaskan Malamute), Chukotka Sled Dogs almost died...
breed crosses of Alaskan Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Canadian Eskimo Dog, German Shepherd, Labrador Husky, and SiberianHusky. Tamaskans are not recognized...
as a companion-sized dog resembling the larger Alaskan Malamute and SiberianHusky. It is an energetic, intelligent dog with an appearance that reflects...
Balto (1919 – March 14, 1933) was an Alaskan husky and sled dog belonging to musher and breeder Leonhard Seppala. He achieved fame when he led a team...
the work dogs used by Native Siberians at the time to the American public; the breed came to be known as the SiberianHusky in the English-speaking world...
dogs. The Mackenzie River Husky is more friendly than the SiberianHusky, who looks a bit reserved. The Mackenzie River husky breed emerged in the mid-1800s...
taken notice of the SiberianHuskies that had been used by a team in the 1909 race. His other teams, also led by SiberianHuskies, won both the second...
to admixture. These breeds are associated with high latitudes – the SiberianHusky and Greenland Dog that are also associated with Arctic human populations...
remains of sled dogs from this region 2,000 years ago and in the modern SiberianHusky breed standard. Other dogs were larger at 30 kg (66 lb) and appear to...
Schnoodle (Schnauzer and Poodle cross), or Shepsky (German Shepherd Dog/SiberianHusky cross). Other purebred breeds are being crossed to provide designer...
1980s that were crossed with Alaskan Malamutes, German Shepherds, SiberianHuskies and possibly Samoyeds. The aim of these breedings was to develop a...
instead of every year. These figures show that between 1905 and 1935, the SiberianHusky was consistently in either first or second place. Malteses were the...
one blue eye. Among dogs, complete heterochromia is seen often in the SiberianHusky and few other breeds, usually Australian Shepherd and Catahoula Leopard...
and Sgt. Downey is alerted. At the haunted house, Hubie sees a male SiberianHusky, believing he is Walter in his final form. The dog defecates and eats...
Everest (voiced by Berkley Silverman) is an 8-year-old purple-hued SiberianHusky who serves as a mountain rescue pup in emergencies relating to snow...
dogs, and several other breeds, including the Alaskan Malamute, the SiberianHusky, the Greenland Dog, and the Samoyed. The practice of breeding Argentine...
outcrosses have been performed: White Swiss Shepherd (currently in the F3) SiberianHusky (currently in the F2) Ibizan Hound (currently in the F2) Norwegian Elkhound...
language, a South Bougainville language spoken in Papua New Guinea SiberianHusky, a dog breed that is a member of the Spitz family Sibe language (disambiguation)...
in the film than in real life. In the film, Togo is a gray-and-white Siberianhusky and Balto is a large black-and-white Alaskan Malamute. In reality, Togo...
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