As its name suggests, the Siberian Husky is originally from Siberia. It was there that they were trained for hundreds of years to pull sleds by the Chukchi people. The Chukchi were a semi-nomadic tribe that used Siberian Huskies to pull sleds with light loads over long distances, making them an excellent companion for the tribe. DNA tests have recently discovered that the Siberian Husky is one of the oldest dog breeds.
It wasn’t until 1909 that the Siberian Husky was brought to the United States, where he entered the All Alaska Sweepstakes Race. Several Siberian Huskies were imported to Alaska after this initial appearance and the breed gained the same breed the following year. The Siberian Husky breed not only gained many different breeds in the years that followed, but also gained fame for its great speed and endurance.
In 1930, the Siberian Husky was finally recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club. The breed is still widely used in various bobsled, go-kart and racing events. Due to the breed, these activities have become increasingly popular. However, in many of today’s breeds, the Siberian Husky has been superseded by the Alaskan Husky, which is bred especially for speed. As a result, people have started a movement creating breeds specifically for the Siberian Husky.
The newest role for the Siberian Husky is as a walking companion, therapy dog, and dedicated house pet. People often confuse the Alaskan Malamute with the Siberian Husky. However, the Alaskan Malamute is a strongly built dog that was built for draft work and not speed. The Siberian Husky itself has a very unique appearance. Aside from this is their double coat, which helps keep them insulated in both hot and cold weather. They also often have long tails that are used to protect their noses while they sleep.
Typically, the Siberian Husky will be between twenty-one and twenty-three and a half inches at the withers with the female being slightly smaller. The ideal weight for a female is between thirty-five and fifty pounds depending on her size, while males weigh up to ten pounds more. The Siberian Husky should have moderate bone density and should never be light or dense.
In general, the Siberian Husky should be slightly longer than his height. According to breed standards, the ideal Siberian Husky is one that displays a picture of poise, grace, and athletic ability. Eye color can be brown or blue and sometimes even one of each color or mottled. Probably a white mask around the face helps to enhance the color of his eyes.
The Siberian Husky has a general facial expression of friendliness, alertness, and even a mischievous appearance. Coat color can range from white to black, but most are black or red with white or gray shading markings. However, the importance of the Siberian Husky is not in the color, but in its ability to act with speed, ease and resistance.