| As the name suggests the Siberian Husky is native to | | | | Husky on the other hand has a very unique |
| Siberia. It was there that they were trained for | | | | appearance. One part of this is their double coat, |
| hundreds of years to pull sleds by the Chukchi people. | | | | which insulates them from hot and cold weather. |
| The Chukchi were a semi-nomadic tribe that used the | | | | They also have long tails that curl over their back in |
| Siberian Huskies to pull sleds with light loads for long | | | | order to protect their noses when they sleep. Overall |
| distances, which made them an excellent companion | | | | the full-grown male Siberian Husky will stand |
| for the tribe. DNA testing has recently found that the | | | | twenty-one to twenty-three and one half inches at |
| Siberian Husky is one of the oldest breeds of dogs. It | | | | their withers with the females being slightly smaller. |
| wasn't until 1909 that the Siberian Husky was brought | | | | For females their ideal weight ranges between |
| to the United States where it took part in the All | | | | thirty-five to fifty pounds depending on their size and |
| Alaska Sweepstakes Race. A number of Siberian | | | | the males can be up to ten pounds more in weight. |
| Huskies were imported to Alaska after this initial | | | | The bone density and build of a Siberian Husky should |
| appearance and the breed won the same race on | | | | be moderate and never slight or dense. In overall |
| the following year. The Siberian Husky breed not only | | | | appearance the Siberian Husky is slightly longer than |
| went on to win many different races in the following | | | | they are in height. The ideal Siberian Husky according |
| years but it also gained fame for their great speed | | | | to breed standards displays a picture of balance, |
| and endurance as well. The American Kennel Club did | | | | grace and athletic ability. The eyes can be brown or |
| not recognize the Siberian Husky as a breed until | | | | blue and sometimes even one of each color or |
| 1930. Today the breed is still widely used in various | | | | speckled. A white mask around their face often |
| sledding, carting and racing events. If fact this breed | | | | enhances their eye color. The overall facial expression |
| is responsible for the popularity of these activities. | | | | of the Siberian Husky is one of friendliness, alertness |
| Although in many events it is less common to see | | | | and even a rogue appearance. The Siberian Husky |
| the Siberian Husky since they are being replaced by | | | | color can range from white to black but most are |
| the Alaskan Husky which is bred specially for speed. | | | | black or red with white markings or shaded gray. |
| Therefore, people have started a movement that | | | | Rather than focus on color, the importance of a |
| holds races specifically designed for the Siberian | | | | Siberian Husky is their ability to perform with speed, |
| Husky. The Siberian Husky has new modern roles as | | | | ease and stamina. |
| a hiking companion, therapy dog or devoted house | | | | Andrew Preston has spent years researching the long |
| pet. The Siberian Husky is often confused with the | | | | history of the Siberian Husky. The history of the |
| Alaskan Malamute. However, since the Alaskan | | | | Siberian Husky breed is both long and distinguished. |
| Malamute was bred for draft work, and not speed, | | | | There is specific Siberian Husky information about the |
| they are identified by their heavy build. The Siberian | | | | appearance and ability of the breed. |