The Siberian Husky

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Written by Andrew Preston

The Siberian Husky is native to Siberia as their name suggests. The Chukchi people trained them for hundreds of years to pull sleds. The Chukchi were a semi-nomadic people who used the Siberian Huskies ability to pull sleds for long distances with light loads, which made the dog an excellent companion for them. Through recent DNA testing it has been found that the Siberian Husky is one of the oldest living breeds of dog.

The Siberian Husky wasn't brought to the United States until 1909 when the breed took part in the All Alaska Sweepstakes Race. After their initial appearance a number of the dogs were imported to Alaska and the breed actually won the same race in the following year. In the years following, the Siberian Husky breed not only went on to win many different races but they also gained much fame for their great speed and endurance.

The American Kennel Club finally recognized the Siberian Husky as a breed in 1930.

The breed is still widely used in various sledding, carting and racing events today. In fact the popularity of these activities is due to the Siberian Husky. Although it is becoming less common to see the Siberian Husky in such events since they are being replaced by the Alaskan Husky, which is bred specifically for speed. This is why some have started a movement in order to create races specifically for the Siberian Husky.

The Siberian Husky has new modern roles as a hiking companion, therapy dog or devoted house pet. The Siberian Husky is often confused with the Alaskan Malamute. However, since the Alaskan Malamute was bred for draft work, and not speed, they are identified by their heavy build.

The Siberian Husky on the other hand has a very unique appearance. One part of this is their double coat, which insulates them from hot and cold weather. They also have long tails that curl over their back in order to protect their noses when they sleep.

The bone density of a Siberian Husky should be moderate and never slight or dense. The Siberian Husky should have a slightly longer size than their height. The Siberian Husky breed standard states that the dog should have an overall display of balance, grace and athletic study.

In overall appearance the Siberian Husky is slightly longer than they are in height. The ideal Siberian Husky according to breed standards displays a picture of balance, grace and athletic ability. The eyes can be brown or blue and sometimes even one of each color or speckled. A white mask around their face often enhances their eye color. The overall facial expression of the Siberian Husky is one of friendliness, alertness and even a rogue appearance.

The Siberian Husky color can range from white to black but most are black or red with white markings or shaded gray. Rather than focus on color, the importance of a Siberian Husky is their ability to perform with speed, ease and stamina.

Andrew Preston
		About the author:
		Andrew Preston is a passionate lover of the Siberian Husky and has a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Siberian Husky. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Siberian Husky grooming plus a whole lot more.

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