Capable of Great speed and endurance, the Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working sled dog with a long history of friendship with people. It is also good with children. However, it is a breed which needs space and training if it is not to wander off and molest livestock or become destructive.

This is a dog that will not refuse to leave the fireside in wintertime. In fact, the colder it is the better for this animal. It was bred by the nomadic Chukchi tribes of northeast Asia with the aim of producing a hardy dog which could combine the roles of companion and hunter with that of a speed sleed dog.

It now draws appreciative audiences at dog shows, is used as a Search and Rescue dog ad is linked worldwide with the sport of dog sled racing.

It originated from the Kolyma River Region of Siberiam which extend eastward to the Bering Strait, and was first imported into Alaska in 1909.

The Siberian Husky weighs in at 45-60lb (20-27kg), bitches 35-50lb (16-23kg). It comes in all colors and markings, including white. A variety of marking on head are common, and include many striking patterns not found in other breeds,
This is a dog which does not display aggression toward strangers or, for that matter, other dogs, but is somewhat reserved in maturity; dogs stand 21-23½ in (53-60cm), and bitches 20-22 in (51-56cm).