Can you tell me what a Siberian Husky is?

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Answer 1

My grandpa had some Siberian Huskys They make wonderful pets, and are incredibly loyal. They are used in Alaska For dog sledding races called an Iditarod.

In Alaska the native people that use these wonderful dogs treat them better than people. These dogs are there life. When one dies it is like a catastrophe for them. It is not only 1 dog less in the pack for dog sledding it is there family. Most people who do these Iditarods are not married our do not have kids. They live with themselve and Their dogs. Dogs like the Siberian Huskey and many more have helped history. They have helped transport goods and given people with no friends friends. Scientist of discovered that sitting down and petting an animals has relaxed people so much it reduces there blood pressure. As some people say "animals add years to your life!". With proper care and instruction this dog can become a well built and well manured dog. The Siberian Husky needs proper grooming or will be very unhappy.



A Siberian Husky is a large dog that has a beautiful long coat. Most of the time they have blue eyes. There coat color is grey/white/black. They originated in eastern Siberia. It is recognizable 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 and were bred by the Chukchi of Northeastern Asia, it was imported into Alaska during the Nome Gold Rush and spread from there into the United States and Canada, initially as a sled dog. It rapidly acquired the status of a family pet and a show-dog. Weight Male 45-60 pounds (20½-27kg)

Female 35-50 pounds

Height Male 21-23½ inches (53-60cm)

Female 20-22 inches

Coat Thick double coat - thick undercoat & soft outer coat.

Color All colors from black to white

Litter size 6-8 puppies[1]

Life span 12-15 years.

In some instances, Siberian Huskies can exhibit what is called "snow nose" or "winter nose". This condition is called hypopigmentation in animals. Show-quality dogs are preferred to have neither pointed or square noses in shape. The nose is black in gray, tan and black dogs, liver in copper-colored dogs, and may be flesh-colored in white dogs. "Snow nose" is acceptable in the show ring.[4][5].

The Siberian Husky has been described as a behavioral representative of the domestic dog's forebearer, the wolf, exhibiting a wide range of its ancestors' behavior.[6] They are known to howl rather than bark.[7] Hyperactivity displaying as an overactive hunting drive, a characteristic of kenneled dogs, is often noticeable in dogs released from their captive environment for exercise - a behavior welcome in hunting dogs but not in the family pet. The Siberian Husky, Samoyed, and Alaskan Malamute are all breeds directly descended from the original "sled dog."[15] Recent DNA analysis confirms that this is one of the oldest breeds of dog as can be seen with the Alaskan Malamute.



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Answer 2

Siberian Husky:

http://www.akc.org/breeds/siberian_husky/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberian_Husky

Answer 3

A siberian husky is a dog, just google it and you will get loads of information about them, they are used to pull sleds in the artic but are kept as pets too.

Answer 4

The Siberian Husky (Russian: Сибирская лайка) is a medium-size, dense-coat working dog breed that originated in eastern Siberia. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable 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 and were bred by the Chukchi of Northeastern Asia, it was imported into Alaska during the Nome Gold Rush and spread from there into the United States and Canada, initially as a sled dog. It rapidly acquired the status of a family pet and a show-dog.



Contents [hide]

1 Appearance

1.1 Eyes

1.2 Coat

1.3 Nose

1.4 Close bred cousins

1.5 Size

2 Behavior

3 Health

4 History

4.1 Dogsled racing

5 References

6 External links





[edit] Appearance



A red/white femaleSiberian Huskies share many outward similarities with the Alaskan Malamute as well as many other Spitz breeds such as the Samoyed, which has a comparable history to the Huskies. Siberians have a thicker coat than most other breeds of dog. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, usually with white paws and legs, facial markings, and tail tip. The most common colors are black and white, copper-red and white, grey and white, and pure white, though many individuals have blondish, or piebald spotting. Striking masks, spectacles, and other facial markings occur in wide variety. They tend to have a wolf-like appearance.





[edit] Eyes



A "copper"-coloured Siberian Husky with heterochromia, a trait which is unusual in most dogs, but not uncommon among Siberian Huskies.The eyes of a Siberian Husky are dark blue, light blue, amber or brown. In some individual dogs, one eye may be brown and the other blue (complete heterochromia), or one or both eyes may be "parti-colored," that is, half brown and half blue (partial heterochromia). All of these eye color combinations are considered to be acceptable by the American Kennel Club, which also states that the eyes are "an almond shape, moderately spaced and set slightly obliquely."





[edit] Coat

The Siberian Husky's coat is thicker than most breeds of dogs[2], comprising two layers: a dense undercoat and a longer topcoat of short, straight guard hairs. It protects the dogs effectively against harsh Arctic winters, but the coat also reflects heat in the summer. It is able to withstand temperatures as low as −50 °C to −60 °C.[3] The absence of the undercoat is often present during shedding.Their thick coats require weekly grooming[2][4]Long guard hair is not desirable and is considered a fault.[4]





[edit] Nose

In some instances, Siberian Huskies can exhibit what is called "snow nose" or "winter nose". This condition is called hypopigmentation in animals. Show-quality dogs are preferred to have neither pointed or square noses in shape. The nose is black in gray, tan and black dogs, liver in copper-colored dogs, and may be flesh-colored in white dogs. "Snow nose" is acceptable in the show ring.[4][5]





[edit] Close bred cousins

One of the most close bred cousins to the Siberian husky is the Samoyed. These two dogs look different, but they were originally from Siberia, Russia, and they have the same genes, closer than some Pointer and Blue-tick Hounds. There is also another dog, that looks fairly similar to a Husky, albeit much smaller: the Alaskan Klee Kai. The Alaskan Klee Kai was created in the 1980s and are quite rare.





[edit] Size

Male

Height: 21 to 23.5 inches (53 to 60 cm) at the withers.

Weight: 45 to 60 pounds (20 to 27 kg)

Female

Height: 20 to 22 inches (51 to 56 cm) at the withers.

Weight: 35 to 50 pounds (16 to 23 kg)[4]



[edit] Behavior



Six month old female Siberian Husky playing in the snowThe Siberian Husky has been described as a behavioral representative of the domestic dog's forebearer, the wolf, exhibiting a wide range of its ancestors' behavior.[6] They are known to howl rather than bark.[7] Hyperactivity displaying as an overactive hunting drive, a characteristic of kenneled dogs, is often noticeable in dogs released from their captive environment for exercise - a behavior welcome in hunting dogs but not in the family pet. The frequency of kenneled Siberian Huskies, especially for racing purposes, is rather high, as attributed through the history of the breed in North America. A fifteen-minute daily obedience training class will serve well for Siberian Huskies.[8] Siberian Huskies are a very stubborn and dominant breed of dog. Siberians need consistent training and do well with a "Nothing In Life Is Free" training program. They are extremely intelligent and after learning a new skill will often decide when to show off this skill when asked to perform it. They rank 45th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, being of average working/obedience intelligence. They tend to run because they were at first bred to be

Answer 5

A dog of a breed developed in Siberia for pulling sleds and having a dense, variously colored coat. The Asian Chukchi people of the extreme northeastern part of Siberia,once depended on Siberian Huskies to survive. The hearty dogs pulled sleds, herded reindeer and guarded property in a challenging, frigid environment. Their amazing stamina captured the attention of passing fur traders, who eventually brought the dogs to other parts of the world.

Huskies gained worldwide recognition when they rushed needed medicine to ill Alaskans. They still compete in sled races, but also delight pet owners with alert, gentle and independent spirits. Despite having developed in cold climates, Siberian Huskies adapt well to a variety of living conditions.

The does not have qualities of the guard dog.they are not overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive with other dogs. They are intelligent, tractability, and have an eager disposition

to be an agreeable companion and willing worker. Size: Males 21 to 23 1/2 inches, Females 20 to 22 inches (at the withers).

Appearance: Compact, powerful body with smooth, effortless motion.

Coat and Color:Straight, thick, smooth, medium-length coat with a soft undercoat; hair on the tail. All colors, shading from white to black.

Head: Slightly rounded skull with a gently tapered muzzle;

almond-shaped, brown, blue (or both) eyes; erect, high, triangular, rounded ears.

Tail: Long, curved, carried over the back.

Average Age span: The same as all large-med dogs 10-14 yrs any more a plus. The important point to remember in relation to Arctic breed, is that these breeds were able to survive in the Arctic not only because they could tolerate cold but because more precisely, they could tolerate extremely wide swings of temperature in relation to their body temperature. Therefore, they are also, it appears, better adapted for severely high temperatures. The animal that was selected by living in a temperate climate, that is, one in which the temperature stayed very close to the animal's body temperature throughout the year, is not only going to be very susceptible to cold weather, but also is going to be more susceptible to severely hot weather which is well over the dog's body temperature. A Siberian is the most beguiling and loving dog. It has a great zest for life,

boundless love in it's heart, and a mischievous spirit.

It is classically beautiful,with friendly,spirit-filled eyes.

A husky is most trustworthy around young children and small animals.

It delights in their company and is a loyal wonderful companion for life.

It is not prone to barking, but lets off a characteristic howl

like a singing when making itself heard.

They require low maintenance and do not eat large amounts of food.

They are a very sturdy dog and are wonderful in the sports area Great in winter sports, they love to pull loads on skis and sleds; even

in the summer, they will always pull and play. The Siberian Husky arrived in North America in the fall of 1908 without fanfare. Most other dogs had taken the more conventional route to our shores across the Atlantic Ocean from countries where they had become well established breeds. This unknown breed of Northern dog, however, sneaked through a remote back door to America quietly and unobtrusively at a point where the peninsulas of Asia and America almost meet.

Imported to Nome, Alaska by the Russian fur trader William Goosak, the team of Siberians was to be entered in the 1909 All Alaska Sweepstakes race of 408 miles with its $10,000 first prize. No one was impressed with Goosak's little dogs, weighing only 40 to 52 pounds, much smaller compared to their longer legged, heavier competitors. The people of Nome referred to the imports as "Siberian Rats." The Siberian Husky originated in Russia, where they were bred and raised by the Chukchi people for thousands of years. The Chukchi, a tribe of Siberian nomads, needed dogs that could provide fast, economical transportation over the vast frozen land. Unusually strong and agile, this medium size dog was able to swiftly cover long distances on a minimal amount of food. Known for their gentle nature, the Chukchi dog often served as a soft, furry beds for the tribal children, hence the phrase "three dog night".

Together the Chukchi people and the Siberian Husky dog developed a special relationship born of mutual need and nurtured by mutual respect. Together, they thrived in virtual isolation for centuries in the tundra before the outside world discovered and fell in love with this magnificent dog. Although the present-day Siberian Husky has changed since entering this country in the early 1900s, the breed still maintains many of the qualities that made the Chukchi sled dog such a prized possession.

The first known introduction of the Siberian Husky into the United States was to Alaska by a fur trader in 1908. Used for sledding, these dogs started winning Alaskan races almost immediately. The wor

Answer 6

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Answer 7

The Siberian Husky (Russian: Сибирская лайка) is a medium-size, dense-coat working dog breed that originated in eastern Siberia. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable 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 and were bred by the Chukchi of Northeastern Asia, it was imported into Alaska during the Nome Gold Rush and spread from there into the United States and Canada, initially as a sled dog. It rapidly acquired the status of a family pet and a show-dog.

History



Facial masking is common in the husky.The Siberian Husky, Samoyed, and Alaskan Malamute are all breeds directly descended from the original "sled dog."[15] Recent DNA analysis confirms that this is one of the oldest breeds of dog as can be seen with the Alaskan Malamute.[16]



In this breed of canine, the word "husky" is a corruption of the derogative term "Eskie" which was also shared by the Inuit tribes discovered by Europeans who made early expeditions into their lands. By standard, Huskies are not burly, thick, fat, or overweight. The word "Siberian" in this breed's name is derived from Siberia itself, because it is thought that Eskimo or sled dogs were used to cross the land bridge of the Bering Strait on the way into, or out of, Alaska,[15] though this theory is continuously disputed by scholars.[17] Breeds descending from the Eskimo dog were once found throughout the Northern Hemisphere from Siberia to Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Labrador, and Baffin Island.[15]



With the help of Siberian Huskies, entire tribes of peoples were able to not only survive, but push forth into terra incognita. Admiral Robert Peary of the United States Navy was aided by this breed during his expeditions in search of the North Pole. The Siberian Husky's role in this feat cannot be over estimated.[15]



Dogs from the Anadyr River and surrounding regions were imported into Alaska from 1908 (and for the next two decades) during the gold rush for use as sled dogs, especially in the "All-Alaska Sweepstakes", a 408 mile (657 km) distance dog sled race from Nome to Candle and back. Smaller, faster and more enduring than the 100 to 120 pound (45 to 54 kg) freighting dogs then in general use, they immediately dominated the Nome Sweepstakes. Leonhard Seppala, the foremost breeder of Siberian Huskies of the time, participated in competitions from 1909 to the mid 1920s.[15]



On February 2, 1925 Gunnar Kaasen was first in the 1925 serum run to Nome to deliver diphtheria serum from Nenana over 600 miles to Nome. This was a group effort comprised of several sled dog teams and mushers. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race commemorates this famous delivery. The event is also loosely depicted in the 1995 animated film Balto, as the name of Gunnar Kaasen's lead dog in his sled team was named Balto, although unlike the real dog, Balto the character was portrayed as half wolf in the film. In honor of this lead dog a bronze statue was erected at Central Park in New York City. The epitaph upon it is inscribed with



Dedicated to the indomitable spirit of the sled dogs that relayed antitoxin six hundred miles over rough ice, across treacherous waters, through Arctic blizzards from Nenana to the relief of a stricken Nome in the winter of 1925. Endurance--fidelity--intelligence



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In 1930 the last Siberians were exported as the Soviet government closed the borders of Siberia to external trade. The same year saw recognition of the Siberian Husky by the American Kennel Club. Nine years later the breed was first registered in Canada. Today’s Siberian Huskies registered in North America are largely the descendants of the 1930 Siberia imports and of Leonhard Seppala’s dogs. Seppala owned a kennel in Nenana before moving to New England. Arthur Walden, owner of Chinook Kennels of Wonalancet, New Hampshire, was by far the most prominent breeder of Siberian Huskies. The foundation of his kennel stock came directly from Alaska, and Seppala's kennel.[15]



Only beginning to come to prominence, in 1933 Navy Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd brought with him around 50 Siberian Huskies, many of which were assembled and trained at Chinook Kennels in New Hampshire, during an expedition in which Byrd hoped to journey around the 16,000-mile coast of Antarctica. Called Operation Highjump, this historic trek proved the worth of the Siberian Husky due to its compact size and greater speeds.[15] Siberian Huskies also served in the United States Army's Arctic Search and Rescue Unit of the Air Transport Command during World War II. [18]





[edit] Dogsled racing



A team of white Siberians mushingSiberian Huskies are still used as sled dogs in sled dog racing. Siberians are still popular in races restricted to purebreds and are faster than other pure sled dog breeds such as t