Siberian Husky

Pedigree Points

Recognized: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), KUSA
Height: Dog: 21-23½ in (53-60cm) Bitch: 20-22 in (51-56cm)
Weight: Dog: 45-60 lb (20-27kg) Bitch: 30-50 lb (16-23kg)
Coat: Medium in length, giving a well-furred appearance; outer coat straight and lying smooth against body; undercoat soft and dense
Color: All colors and markings permissible; markings on head common, including striking ones not found on other breeds

The Siberian Husky is a medium-size, dense-coat working dog breed that originated in north-eastern Siberia. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognisable by its thickly furred double coat, sickle tail, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings.

Huskies are an active, energetic, and resilient breed whose ancestors came from the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic. Siberian Huskies were bred by the Chukchi of Northeastern Asia to pull heavy loads long distances through difficult conditions. The dogs were imported into Alaska during the Nome Gold Rush and later spread into the United States and Canada. They were initially sent to Alaska and Canada as sled dogs but rapidly acquired the status of family pets and show dogs. Because of its efficiency as a working breed, most huskies are bred to be able to withstand long work days on little amounts of food.