The Siberian Husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog. The breed
belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thickly
furred double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings, and
is smaller than the similar-looking Alaskan Malamute. Siberian Huskies
originated in Northeast Asia where they are bred by the Chukchi people as
well as the Koryak, Yukaghir and Kamchadal people of Siberia for sled
pulling and companionship.It is an active, energetic, resilient breed,
whose ancestors lived in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the
Siberian Arctic.