Siberian Husky
An active dog breed full of energy, Huskies were bred to pull sleds.
Genus, Species & Subspecies – Canis lupus familiaris
Common Names – Siberian Husky, Husky
Bred for pulling sleds, Huskies are extremely active and energetic. They are renowned for their ability to escape from yards by digging under, climbing or jumping over, or even eating through barriers. They have been known to be able to leap over fences that are six or even eight feet high on rare occasions.
Huskies are not usually aggressive, and make poor guard dogs due to their gentle, friendly nature. They are independent, stubborn and intelligent, and their level of energy requires an owner who is able to give them plenty of attention and stimulation.
Instead of barking like most dogs, Huskies usually howl similar to wolves.
The typical Husky litter contains four to six pups, but they can sometimes contain as many as eight pups.
The Siberian Husky is often described as resembling a wolf. The breed has a very thick double coat in order to keep it warm in cold environments. The fur coloration typically includes white paws, legs, face and tail tip, with black and grey or reddish-brown on the body, tail, ears, neck, and head. Their eyes can be brown, black, or pale blue. Sometimes the eyes may be two different colors, or there may even be different colors within a single eye.
Huskies are usually around two feet tall at the top of the shoulders, and weigh between 40 and 60 pounds.
Huskies were first bred to pull sleds by the Chukchi people of Siberia. They were derived from an ancient breed of dog known as the Chukotka sled dog. They were first brought to Alaska from Siberia in the late 1800s and early 1900s to participate in sled dog races, where they excelled at pulling sleds over long distances.
As of 2022, the Siberian Husky is the 21st most popular dog breed in the United States. They are very friendly and playful, and typically good with other dogs. However, their inquisitive nature and grooming needs (their double coats shed quite a bit) can make them difficult dogs for owners not prepared to care for them.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberian_Husky
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/siberian-husky/
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