A History Of The Siberian Husky

Article Title: A History Of The Siberian Husky
Author: A Preston

As the name suggests the Siberian Husky is native to Siberia.
It was there that they were trained for hundreds of years to
pull sleds by the Chukchi people. The Chukchi were a
semi-nomadic tribe that used the Siberian Huskies to pull sleds
with light loads for long distances, which made them an
excellent companion for the tribe. DNA testing has recently
found that the Siberian Husky is one of the oldest breeds of
dogs. It wasn't until 1909 that the Siberian Husky was brought
to the United States where it took part in the All Alaska
Sweepstakes Race. A number of Siberian Huskies were imported to
Alaska after this initial appearance and the breed won the same
race on the following year. The Siberian Husky breed not only
went on to win many different races in the following years but
it also gained fame for their great speed and endurance as well.

The American Kennel Club did not recognize the Siberian Husky
as a breed until 1930. Today the breed is still widely used in
various sledding, carting and racing events. If fact this breed
is responsible for the popularity of these activities. Although
in many events it is less common to see the Siberian Husky since
they are being replaced by the Alaskan Husky which is bred
specially for speed. Therefore, people have started a movement
that holds races specifically designed for the Siberian Husky.

The Siberian Husky has new modern roles as a hiking companion,
therapy dog or devoted house pet. The Siberian Husky is often
confused with the Alaskan Malamute. However, since the Alaskan
Malamute was bred for draft work, and not speed, they are
identified by their heavy build. The Siberian Husky on the other
hand has a very unique appearance. One part of this is their
double coat, which insulates them from hot and cold weather.
They also have long tails that curl over their back in order to
protect their noses when they sleep.

Overall the full-grown male Siberian Husky will stand
twenty-one to twenty-three and one half inches at their withers
with the females being slightly smaller. For females their ideal
weight ranges between thirty-five to fifty pounds depending on
their size and the males can be up to ten pounds more in weight.
The bone density and build of a Siberian Husky should be
moderate and never slight or dense. In overall appearance the
Siberian Husky is slightly longer than they are in height. The
ideal Siberian Husky according to breed standards displays a
picture of balance, grace and athletic ability. The eyes can be
brown or blue and sometimes even one of each color or speckled.
A white mask around their face often enhances their eye color.
The overall facial expression of the Siberian Husky is one of
friendliness, alertness and even a rogue appearance. The
Siberian Husky color can range from white to black but most are
black or red with white markings or shaded gray. Rather than
focus on color, the importance of a Siberian Husky is their
ability to perform with speed, ease and stamina.

About The Author: Andrew Preston has spent years researching
the long history of the Siberian Husky. The history of the
http://www.siberianhuskyguide.com/ Siberian Husky breed is both
long and distinguished. There is specific Siberian Husky
information http://www.siberianhuskyguide.com/Siberian_Husky.php
about the appearance and ability of the breed.

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