The Siberian Husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog. 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 Husky, a thickly coated, compact sled dog of medium size and great endurance, was developed to work in packs, pulling light loads at moderate speeds over vast frozen expanses.

2025年1月15日 · Siberian Husky, breed of working dog raised in Siberia by the Chukchi people, who valued it as a sled dog and companion. It was brought to Alaska in 1909 for sled dog races and soon became established as a consistent winner. It …

Husky is a general term for a dog used in the polar regions, primarily and specifically for work as sled dogs. It refers to a traditional northern type, notable for its cold-weather tolerance and overall hardiness. [1][2] Modern racing huskies that maintain arctic breed traits (also known as Alaskan huskies) represent an ever-changing ...

2022年2月7日 · The Siberian husky is a graceful, athletic dog with high endurance and an eagerness to work. This friendly dog breed, which originated in Northeast Asia as a sled dog, has a vivacious and mischievous personality.

Huskies originated among the indigenous peoples of Siberia, specifically the Chukchi tribe, who developed these dogs for sled pulling, guarding, and companionship. These early Huskies were bred to withstand the harsh Arctic conditions, showcasing remarkable endurance and resilience.

2024年9月24日 · Alaskan huskies are bred for characteristics ideal for being a sled dog: speed, intelligence, drive, athleticism, pulling aptitude, and endurance but are great pets for any active family. Learn more about the care and characteristics of the Alaskan husky.

6 天之前 · Clad in a thick fur coat, Alaskan sled-dog musher Gunnar Kaasen stood next to the hero of the moment: Balto, a Siberian husky who’d helped deliver medicine across a frozen frontier to halt a ...

My favorite sled dog, a pure-white husky named Jack Frost, chased polar bears and caribou, fetched ptarmigan, and saved my life many times over.

The Alaskan husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog, developed specifically for its performance as such. [1][2][3] Alaskan huskies are the most commonly used type of dog for competitive sled dog racing, both in short-distance sprint racing as well as long-distance expedition races such as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, [4] the ...