Siberian Huskies
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The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working sled dog breed. 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 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. William
Goosak, a Russian fur trader, introduced them to Nome, Alaska, during
the Nome Gold Rush, initially as sled dogs to work the mining fields and
for expeditions through otherwise impassable terrain. Today, the
Siberian Husky is typically kept as a house pet, though they are still
frequently used as sled dogs by competitive and recreational musher.