Siberian Husky a medium size dog.

Many centuries ago, this breed was developed by an inland, semi-nomadic tribe, the Chukchi, living in the Siberian arctic, North Eastern Russia. The women did selective breeding using only the best specimens. Because of natural isolation, the breed bred true. They needed to be family dogs, friendly with people, especially children, but capable of pulling a moderately loaded sled over incredible distances to ocean hunting grounds and back on little food. The Chukchi people maintained the purity of the breed throughout the 19th century.

About 1900, Alaskans discovered this marvelous sled dog with superior temperament, stamina and speed. Dogs were acquired by fur traders and mushers. Soon, the Chukchi Husky dogs were winning the sled dog races. A Norwegian, Leonhard Seppala won the prestigious All-Alaska Sweeps three years running, and other notable races, making the Chukchi breed renowned. Heroically, he and others rushed life saving serum by dog sled, 340 miles to Nome, in the winter of 1925, averting a devastating diphtheria epidemic. A Siberian Husky dog statue stands in Central Park, New York, honoring that event. Upon emigrating to the US, Seppala brought his Huskies and they contributed to the breeding programs in both the US and Canada. As the fame of the Chukchi Husky dog spread, its name was eventually changed to Siberian Husky. The AKC recognized it in 1930, the CKC in 1939.

The Husky dog, a gracefully built medium size dog, varies from rather compact, to fairly rangy, well muscled, and without excess weight. Each Husky has unique coloring, and no two coats are alike. Its soft dense coat sheds considerably and therefore needs grooming about three times a week. Its eyes have a keen and friendly expression. It is intelligent, alert and outgoing, and just like its ancestors, excellent with children, not aggressive with other dogs. They are very affectionate and playful, but can be stubborn and are not considered to be highly trainable. A Siberian Husky dog need lots of exercise, and would wander if not fenced it. A Siberian Husky puppy makes a good family addition.