About Huskies

ABOUT HUSKIES

Not every breed made its American debut with as big a splash as the Siberian Husky. A team of these lean, fast sled dogs, originally developed by the seminomadic Chukchi people of Northeastern Asia to pull sleds over long distances, proved just what they were made of while racing across the frozen Alaskan wilderness to deliver life-saving diphtheria serum to remote Nome, Alaska, in January 1925. Some of the dogs were taken on a tour of the Lower 48 after news of the courageous men and dogs spread, and they were met with wild acclaim. From that day on, the Siberian has been popular.

• SIBERIANS CAN HAVE BLUE EYES, BROWN EYES, EYES THAT ARE A LITTLE OF BOTH, OR ONE OF EACH COLOR.
• THERE IS NO RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EYE COLOR AND EYE DISEASE IN THIS BREED.
• THE SIBERIAN’S PASSIONS INCLUDE DIGGING AND RUNNING. THESE ARE NOT BEHAVIORS THAT CAN BE TRAINED AWAY.
• THE SIBERIAN HAS A STRONG PREY DRIVE AND PROBABLY ISN'T THE GREATEST ROOMMATE FOR CATS AND OTHER SMALL MAMMALS.

Finally, if you are looking for a dog who focuses only on you or will protect your home, choose a different breed. Siberians do not grasp the concept of strangers and may instead greet all with enthusiasm. A Siberian does not a good watchdog make.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog, quick and light on his feet and free and graceful in action. His moderately compact and well furred body, erect ears and brush tail suggest his Northern heritage. His characteristic gait is smooth and seemingly effortless. He performs his original function in harness most capably, carrying a light load at a moderate speed over great distances. His body proportions and form reflect this basic balance of power, speed and endurance.