| As the name suggests the Siberian Husky is native to | | | | Siberian Husky. However, the Alaskan Malamute is a |
| Siberia. It was there that they were trained for | | | | heavily built dog that was built for draft work and |
| hundreds of years to pull sleds by the Chukchi people. | | | | not speed. The Siberian Husky itself has a very |
| The Chukchi were a semi-nomadic tribe that used the | | | | unique appearance. A part of this is their double coat, |
| Siberian Huskies to pull sleds with light loads for long | | | | which helps to keep them insulated in both hot and |
| distances, which made them an excellent companion | | | | cold weather. They also typically have long tails that |
| for the tribe. DNA testing has recently found that the | | | | are used to protect their noses while sleeping. |
| Siberian Husky is one of the oldest breeds of dogs. It | | | | Typically the Siberian Husky will stand twenty-one to |
| wasn't until 1909 that the Siberian Husky was brought | | | | twenty-three and one half inches at the withers and |
| to the United States where it took part in the All | | | | the female will be slightly smaller. The ideal weight for |
| Alaska Sweepstakes Race. A number of Siberian | | | | a female is between thirty-five to fifty pounds |
| Huskies were imported to Alaska after this initial | | | | depending on their size while the males are up to ten |
| appearance and the breed won the same race on | | | | pounds heavier. The Siberian Husky should have a |
| the following year. The Siberian Husky breed not only | | | | moderate bone density and it should never be slight |
| went on to win many different races in the following | | | | or dense. Overall the Siberian Husky should be a little |
| years but it also gained fame for their great speed | | | | longer than their height. According to breed standards |
| and endurance as well. | | | | the ideal Siberian Husky is one that displays a picture |
| In 1930 the Siberian Husky was finally recognized as a | | | | of balance, grace and athletic ability. Eye color can be |
| breed by the American Kennel Club. The breed is still | | | | brown or blue and sometimes even one of each |
| widely used in various sledding, carting and racing | | | | color or speckled. Probably a white mask around the |
| events. Because of the breed these activities have | | | | face helps to enhance their eye color. The Siberian |
| became increasingly popular. However, in many of | | | | Husky has an overall facial expression of friendliness, |
| today's races the Siberian Husky has been replaced | | | | alertness and even a rogue appearance. The coat |
| by the Alaskan Husky which is specially bred for | | | | color can range from white to black but most are |
| speed. As a result people have started a movement | | | | black or red with white markings or shaded gray. |
| that creates races specifically for the Siberian Husky. | | | | However, the importance of the Siberian Husky isn't |
| The newest role for the Siberian Husky is as a hiking | | | | in color but rather their ability to perform with speed, |
| companion, therapy dog and devoted house pet. | | | | ease and stamina. |
| People often confuse the Alaskan Malamute with the | | | | |