Huskies are energetic and athletic dogs celebrated for their hardiness and cold-weather tolerance, in contrast to many modern sprint sled dogs derived from hound and pointer crossbreeds and purebred sprinting dogs which do not have or retain these qualities. Likewise, they are distinguished from laika, as they were not developed for the primary purpose of hunting game and prey animals. Huskies typically have a thick double coat that may come in a variety of colors. Their thick double coats keep them warm in harsh winters and, contrary to what most believe, they can survive in hotter climates. During the hotter climates, huskies tend to shed their undercoat regularly to cool their bodies. In addition to shedding, huskies control their eating habits based on the season; in cooler climates, they tend to eat generous amounts, causing their digestion to generate heat, whilst in warmer climates, they eat less. Their eyes are typically pale blue, although they may also bebrown, green, blue, yellow, or heterochromic. Huskies are more prone to some degree of uveitis than most other breeds.
Husky Characteristics