Husky

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky originated from Russia. In Russia they were raised by Chuckchi people for thousands of years. The Chukchi people needed a fast economical transportation over the vast frozen land. Thanks to their unusual strength and agile medium sized body, the Husky was perfect for the job. The husky could cover long distances on little amount of food. Thanks to their gentle nature the Husky often served as a soft furry bed for the tribal children. The Siberian husky was first introduced to United States in Alaska in the year 1908. The Siberian huskies were used for sledding and won many Alaskan races.

 

In Nome (an Alaskan village) in January 1925 doctors realized that a potentially deadly diphtheria epidemic was poised to sweep through Nome's young people. In Anchorage there was a serum that could cure it but it was a thousand miles away. More then 20 mushers took part in the bringing of the serum to the city. Leonhard Seppala's team did the most dangerous part of the race. His team was lead by Togo. Together Togo And Sappala and the rest of the team got the serum to Nome.

Now for some fun facts about the Siberian Husky.  

The average size of a male husky is 21-23 and a half inches. The average size of a female husky is 20-22 inches. They have a double coat which keeps them warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The huskies undercoat sheds twice a year around the time the seasons change. The huskies coat requires little maintenance, meaning minimal brushing and bathing are needed. Siberian Huskies come in many colors ranging from black to pure white and everything in between—including copper, red, agouti, and sable. The husky has a face that expresses a keen but friendly face. Their ears are well-furred, erect, and triangular in shape, with rounded tips. Their noses can also range in color from black, silver, or even a flesh-color. The noses of some Siberians can even have a pink-streaked "snow nose” that gets paler during the winter months. Their eyes are usually almond shaped and well spaced out. Their eyes can range in colors, not necessarily being the same color. One eye could be brown and the other blue, or both eyes could have brown and blue in them. The Siberian Husky is friendly and gentle. The Husky doesn't show the possessive characteristics to be a guard dog. The Siberian dog has many personalities, some being athletic, dietetic and wondrous. http://www.siberescue.com/Breed_Info/breed_info.html 

This dogs are very intelligent and are a handful. Before getting a Siberian Husky you must first know all about it and its personalities and how its mind works, otherwise you'll end up regretting it. http://www.siberescue.com/Breed_Info/BHistory.html