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Siberian Husky

A black-and-white Siberian Husky male
Other names Chukcha, Chuksha, Keshia
Nicknames Siberian, Husky
Country of origin Siberia
Traits
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 - woolly undercoat & soft outer coat
Color All colors from black to white
Litter size 1-7 puppies
Life span 12-15 years

The Siberian Husky (Russian: Сибирский хаски, Sibirskiy Haski) 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. A Siberian Husky is an alcoholic beverage made with 1 unit of blueberry flavored vodka, 1. ... Download high resolution version (684x1208, 466 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... This article is about Siberia as a whole. ... Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) (English, World Canine Organization), is an international Kennel Club based in Thuin, Belgium. ... © The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ... The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) is the peak body in Australia responsible for promoting excellence in breeding, showing, trialling, obedience, and other canine-related activities and the ownership of temperamentally and physically sound purebred dogs by responsible individuals across Australia. ... The Canadian Kennel Club (or C.K.C.) is the primary registry body for purebred dog pedigrees in Canada. ... The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom is a club aiming to improve the relationships between dogs and their owners. ... The New Zealand Kennel Club is an organisation responsible for dog pedigree registration services in New Zealand. ... The United Kennel Club (or UKC) is the second oldest all-breed registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States and the second largest in the world. ... For the comedy group, see Working Dog Productions. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about Siberia as a whole. ... Spitz-type breeds of dog (the correct German plural is Spitze, though Spitzen is commonly used in the United States) are characterized by long, thick, and often white fur, and pointed ears and muzzles. ... A dogs coat is its fur. ... The sickle tail is the single phenotypic characteristic that seems to separate dogs from wolves. ...


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. Chukchi, or Chukchee (Russian: чукчи (plural), chukcha, чукча (singular)) are an indigenous people inhabiting the Russian Far East on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea. ... For other uses, see Alaska (disambiguation). ... Nome refers to several things: The town of Nome, Norway The town of Nome, Alaska, USA Nome Census Area, Alaska, USA A subnational division (see Nome (subnational division): in Greece (see Nome (Greece)) in Ancient Egypt (see Nome (Egypt)) In mathematics, the Nome (mathematics). ... For other meanings, see Gold rush (disambiguation) A gold rush is a period of feverish migration of workers into the area of a dramatic discovery of commercial quantities of gold. ... Sled dogs, known also as sleigh dogs, sledge dogs or sleddogs are a group of dogs that are used to pull a wheel-less vehicle on runners (a sled or sleigh) over snow or ice, by means of harnesses and lines. ...

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Appearance

A light-copper-red-colored Siberian
A light-copper-red-colored Siberian
A light-red-colored Siberian
A light-red-colored Siberian

Siberian 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, grey and white, copper-red and white, and pure white, though many individuals have blondish, or piebald spotted. Striking masks, spectacles, and other facial markings occur in wide variety. They tend to have a wolf-like appearance. Though the breed is not related to the wolf any more closely than any other breed of dog, it is thought they maintained this appearance through isolated breeding in Siberia. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 335 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (400 × 715 pixel, file size: 263 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Siberian Husky Metadata... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 335 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (400 × 715 pixel, file size: 263 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Siberian Husky Metadata... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 132 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Siberian Husky Metadata... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 132 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Siberian Husky Metadata... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... The Samoyed dog takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. ... Wolf Wolf Man Mount Wolf Wolf Prizes Wolf Spider Wolf 424 Wolf 359 Wolf Point Wolf-herring Frank Wolf Friedrich Wolf Friedrich August Wolf Hugo Wolf Johannes Wolf Julius Wolf Max Franz Joseph Cornelius Wolf Maximilian Wolf Rudolf Wolf Thomas Wolf As Name Wolf Breidenbach Wolf Hirshorn Other The call...

A copper-colored "bi-eyed" Siberian Husky exhibiting "snow nose"
A copper-colored "bi-eyed" Siberian Husky exhibiting "snow nose"

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Eyes

The eyes of a Siberian Husky are blue or brown. Additionally, 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 acceptable by the American Kennel Club, which also states that the eyes are "an almond shape, moderately spaced and set slightly obliquely." [1] For the tightly packed form of DNA, see Heterochromatin. ... © The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ...


Ears and tail

Its ears are triangular, well furred, medium-size, and erect. Often faulted in other breeds by kennel clubs such as the American Kennel Club, this kind of ear shape is known as a Spitz ear. Its fox-like brush tail is carried in a sickle curve over the back, and trails behind the dog in motion. Most Siberian Huskies have a white tip on the end of their tail. The tail must not curve so much as to touch the back as it does in most Spitz breeds. Tails have whitish tail color. Spitz-type breeds of dog (the correct German plural is Spitze, though Spitzen is commonly used in the United States) are characterized by long, thick, and often white fur, and pointed ears and muzzles. ... Sickle Sickle A sickle is a curved, hand-held agricultural tool typically used for harvesting grain crop or cutting grass for hay. ...


Coat

The Siberian Husky's coat comprises 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 thick coat can make it very difficult to stay cool in the summer. Long guard hair is not desirable and is considered a fault. [2] Undercoat can refer to: The down hairs in a mammals fur A layer of paint beneath the main painted surface This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A topcoat is: An overcoat The guard hairs of an animal; a conformation point in the hobby of animal fancy. ... Guard hairs are the longest, thickest hairs in a mammals coat, forming the topcoat (or outer coat). ...


The absence of the outer coat is often present during shedding, also known as the telogen phase or telogen effluvium, with the latter often associated with stress. [3] Recently, the shedding present during the telogen phase has been termed as a cycle separate from the resting state, and called exogen. [4]. Moulting (or molting, see spelling differences) is the routine shedding of old feathers in birds, old hairs in mammals (see also coat (dog)), old skin in reptiles, and the entire exoskeleton in arthropods. ... Telogen Effluvium is characterized by sudden, diffuse hair loss caused by an interruption in the normal hair growth cycle. ... Exogen has several meanings: a type of woody plant whose stem is formed by successive accretions to the outside of the wood under the bark a phase in the life cycle of a hair follicle in which a hair exits the follicle Endogen Categories: ...


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 nor 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.[5] [6] Hypopigmentation is the loss of skin color. ...


Size

  • Male
    • Height: 21 to 23.5 inches (53.5 to 60 cm) at the withers.
    • Weight: 45 to 60 lb (20.5 to 28 kg)
  • Female
    • Height: 20 to 22 in. (50.5 to 56 cm) at the withers.
    • Weight: 35 to 50 lb (15.5 to 23 kg)

[7] The withers is the highest point on an animals back, on the ridge between its shoulder blades. ... The withers is the highest point on an animals back, on the ridge between its shoulder blades. ...


Temperament

An ice blue-eyed Siberian
An ice blue-eyed Siberian

As a working breed, Siberian Huskies are a high-energy canine requiring lots of exercise. They have served as companions and sled dogs, but are unsuitable as guard dogs. Over time, this combination of factors has lent the Siberian Husky a strong sense of gentleness and devotion. [8] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 575 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2140 × 2232 pixel, file size: 775 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Siberian Husky Metadata... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 575 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2140 × 2232 pixel, file size: 775 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Siberian Husky Metadata...


The Inuit tribes who used this breed for utilitarian and survival needs trained them to pull heavy sledges for great distances over frozen tundra, drawing umiaks, and securing game by assisting in hunting. [9] For other uses, see Inuit (disambiguation). ... The umiak, umiaq, umiac, oomiac or oomiak is a type of boat used by Eskimo people, both Yupik and Inuit, and was originally found in all coastal areas from Siberia to Greenland. ...

Six month old female Siberian Husky playing in the snow.
Six month old female Siberian Husky playing in the snow.

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Behavior

Image:[1]The Siberian Husky has been described as a behavioral representative of the domestic dog's forebear, the wolf. It exhibits a wide range of the ancestor type's behaviors.[10] They are frequently known to ululate rather than bark. [11] 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. Fifteen-minute obedience training classes will serve well for Siberian Huskies, as will daily training. [12] An ululation is a long, wavering, high-pitched sound resembling the howl of a dog or wolf. ...


Health

Siberian Huskies, with proper care, have a typical lifespan ranging from twelve to fifteen years of age. Health issues in the breed are genetic defects of the eye such as juvenile cataracts, corneal dystrophy, and progressive retinal atrophy. Hip dysplasia is often found in this breed, as with many medium or larger-sized canines.[13] This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a genetic disease of the retina that occurs bilaterally and is seen in certain breeds of dogs. ... This article is about hip dysplasia, a condition affecting the hip joint, which occurs in humans but is more commonly associated with animals, especially dogs (Canine hip dysplasia). ...


Siberian Huskies used for sled racing may also be prone to other ailments, such as gastric disease [14], bronchitis or bronchopulmonary ailments ("ski asthma")[15], and gastric erosions or ulcerations [16]. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi and may specifically refer to: Acute bronchitis, caused by viruses or bacteria and lasting several days or weeks Chronic bronchitis, a persistent, productive cough lasting at least three months in two consecutive years. ... Gastric erosion occurs when the mucous membrane lining the stomach becomes inflamed. ... An ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection. ...


History

Of all dog breeds which resulted from one common ancestor, the Tomarctus (Canidae) [17], the Eskimo dog (also known commonly as the sled dog), has most certainly caught the imagination of dog enthusiasts world-wide. The Siberian Husky, Samoyed, and Alaskan Malamute are all breeds directly descended from the sled dog. [9] Recent DNA analysis confirms that this is one of the oldest breeds of dog as can be seen with the Alaskan Malamute.[18] Genera Alopex Atelocynus Canis Cerdocyon Chrysocyon Cuon Cynotherium † Dusicyon † Dasycyon † Fennecus (Part of Vulpes) Lycalopex (Part of Pseudalopex) Lycaon Nyctereutes Otocyon Pseudalopex Speothos Urocyon Vulpes The Canidae (′kanə′dÄ“, IPA: ) family is a part of the order Carnivora within the mammals (Class Mammalia). ... An Eskimo dog might refer to: One of the dog breeds American Eskimo Dog or Canadian Eskimo Dog One of various breeds of huskies This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Genetic fingerprinting or DNA testing is a technique to distinguish between individuals of the same species using only samples of their DNA. Its invention by Sir Alec Jeffreys at the University of Leicester was announced in 1985. ... Fourteen ancient breeds of dog have recently been identified through advances in DNA analysis. ...


In this breed of canine, the word "husky" derives from Inuit tribes called "huskies", named by Caucasians who made early expeditions into their lands. 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 Straight on the way into, or out of, Alaska[9], though this theory is continuously disputed by scholars.[19] Breeds descending from the Eskimo dog were once found throughout the Northern Hemisphere from Siberia to Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Labrador, and Baffin Island.[9] For other uses, see Inuit (disambiguation). ... Husky is a general term for several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs. ... For the peoples actually from the Caucasus, see Peoples of the Caucasus. ... This article is about Siberia as a whole. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Satellite photo of the Bering Strait Bering Strait is also a country music band The Bering Strait is a sea strait between Cape Dezhnev, the eastmost point of the Asian continent and Cape Prince of Wales, the westernmost point of the American continent, about 85 km in width, with a... For other uses, see Alaska (disambiguation). ... An Eskimo dog might refer to: One of the dog breeds American Eskimo Dog or Canadian Eskimo Dog One of various breeds of huskies This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Northern hemisphere highlighted in yellow. ...


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 can not be under appreciated.[9] Terra incognita is a term used in exploration for unknown territory that has not been mapped or documented. ... Robert Peary in naval uniform Robert Edwin Peary (May 6, 1856 – February 20, 1920) was an American explorer who claimed to have been the first person, on April 6, 1909, to reach the geographic North Pole -- a claim that has subsequently attracted much criticism. ...


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.[9] Anadyr (Ана́дырь) is a river in the extreme northeast of Siberia, Russia. ... For other uses, see Alaska (disambiguation). ... For other meanings, see Gold rush (disambiguation) A gold rush is a period of feverish migration of workers into the area of a dramatic discovery of commercial quantities of gold. ... Sled dogs, known also as sleigh dogs, sledge dogs or sleddogs are dogs that are used to pull a wheel-less vehicle on runners (a sled or sleigh) over snow or ice, by means of harnesses and lines. ... Aerial view of the harbor in Nome Nome is a city located on the southern Seward Peninsula coast of Norton Sound in the Nome Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. ... Leonhard Seppala (September 14, 1877 – 1967) was a Norwegian of Finnish-speaking (Kven) descent who had emigrated to Alaska during the Nome gold rush of 1900 and, in 1913, inherited a team of imported Chukchi huskies, later to be known as Siberian dogs or Siberian Huskies. ...


On February 2, 1925 Gunnar Kaasen was first in the 1925 serum run to Nome whom delivered 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. 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 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gunnar Kaasen (1882 - 1964) was a Norwegian musher. ... During the 1925 serum run to Nome, also known as the Great Race of Mercy, 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs relayed diphtheria antitoxin 674 miles (1,085 km) by dog sled across the U.S. territory of Alaska in a record-breaking five and a half days, saving... Nenana (IPA pronunciation: ) is a Home Rule City in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. ... Aliy Zirkles dog team on Anchorages Fourth Avenue at the start of the 2003 Iditarod. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... For the 1995 animated film, see Balto (film). ...

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.[9] Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Soviet redirects here. ... This article is about Siberia as a whole. ... Leonhard Seppala (September 14, 1877 – 1967) was a Norwegian of Finnish-speaking (Kven) descent who had emigrated to Alaska during the Nome gold rush of 1900 and, in 1913, inherited a team of imported Chukchi huskies, later to be known as Siberian dogs or Siberian Huskies. ... Wonalancet is an area in New Hampshire in the United States comprised of parts of several towns (Tamworth, Sandwich, Albany, and Waterville). ... For other uses, see New Hampshire (disambiguation). ...


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.[9] Siberian Huskies also served in the United States Army's Arctic Search and Rescue Unit of the Air Transport Command during World War II. [20] Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, USN (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957) was a pioneering American polar explorer and famous aviator. ... Operation Highjump (OpHjp), officially titled The United States Navy Antarctic Developments Program, 1946-47, was a United States Navy operation organized by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd in Antarctica under the command of Richard Cruzen, which was launched on 26 August 1946 and lasted until 1947. ... The United States Army is the largest, and by some standards oldest, established branch of the armed forces of the United States and is one of seven uniformed services. ... The Air Transport Command was the World War II-era Army Air Corps (later Army Air Force) precursor to what became the Air Force Military Air Transport Service, then Military Airlift Command and eventually the Air Mobility Command. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...


Dogsled racing

A team of white Siberians mushing
A team of white Siberians mushing

Siberian Huskies are still used occasionally as sled dogs in dogsled racing but have been widely replaced by the more popular Alaskan Husky and hound-type crossbreeds that are specially bred and selected for speed and have less heavy coats. Freight Siberian Huskies were selectively bred to pull a medium load over long distances at a medium pace, and simply can't keep up with their faster counterparts. Siberians are still popular in races restricted to purebreds and are faster than other pure sled dog breeds such as the Samoyed and the slower but much stronger Alaskan Malamute. Today the breed tends to divide along lines of "racing" Siberians versus "show" Siberians. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 359 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Mushing Portal:Dogs/Selected picture Portal:Dogs/Selected picture/9 ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 359 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Mushing Portal:Dogs/Selected picture Portal:Dogs/Selected picture/9 ... A team of six white, husky-type dogs Mushing also means playing on a MUSH. Mushing also can be used to describe the kneading behavior of domestic cats when they are content or are preparing to settle for a nap. ... Sled dogs, known also as sleigh dogs, sledge dogs or sleddogs are a group of dogs that are used to pull a wheel-less vehicle on runners (a sled or sleigh) over snow or ice, by means of harnesses and lines. ... Dogsled racing is a winter dog sport involving the timed competition of teams of sleddogs that pull a sled, on the runners of which the dog driver or musher stands. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Samoyed dog takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. ...


Apart from dog sled racing -- they are very popular for recreational mushing and are also used for skijoring (one to three dogs pulling a skier) and European ski-pulka. A few owners use them for dog-packing and hiking. They have also seen use as therapy dogs. Therapy Dog refers to a dog trained to provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, mental institutions, schools, and stressful situations such as disaster areas. ...


In the United Kingdom, husky racing on forest tracks using specially designed tricycles, known as rigs, instead of sledges is popular during the winter months.


Siberian Huskies in media and culture

For the 1995 animated film, see Balto (film). ... During the 1925 serum run to Nome, also known as the Great Race of Mercy, 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs relayed diphtheria antitoxin 674 miles (1,085 km) by dog sled across the U.S. territory of Alaska in a record-breaking five and a half days, saving... Barko is a fictional sled dog character created by Carl Barks who first appeared in Dell Comics, Uncle Scrooge #59 , North of the Yukon in September 1965. ... Uncle Scrooge #21 cover. ... Uncle Scrooge #278 cover. ... Kevin Michael Richardson (born October 25, 1964 in The Bronx, New York) is an American voice actor and actor, one of the most prominent voice actors in the field. ... This entire article, especially the controversy section and the discussion of its cancellation does not cite any references or sources. ... Old logo from 1985-2006 Walt Disney Pictures refers to several different entities associated with The Walt Disney Company: Walt Disney Pictures, the film banner, was established as a designation in 1983, prior to which Disney films since the death of Walt Disney were released under the name of the... Snow Dogs is a 2002 live-action movie, released in the USA on January 18, 2002 by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by Brian Levant. ... Diefenbaker is a fictional character in the television series Due South. ... Due South is an award-winning Canadian television police drama created by Paul Haggis and produced by Alliance Communications (now part of Alliance Atlantis), first aired in 1994. ... Old logo from 1985-2006 Walt Disney Pictures refers to several different entities associated with The Walt Disney Company: Walt Disney Pictures, the film banner, was established as a designation in 1983, prior to which Disney films since the death of Walt Disney were released under the name of the... Eight Below is a Walt Disney Pictures film directed by Frank Marshall and written by David DiGilio, which was released on February 17, 2006 in the United States. ... Krypto the Superdog Krypto the Superdog is an animated television series produced by DC Comics & Warner Bros. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... ... Note: This article is specifically about the original Samurai Shodown game. ... Dead to Rights is a third-person shooter video game published by Namco for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC and Nintendo GameCube. ... Police dog getting ready to search a vehicle for drugs A policemans dog is a dog that is trained specifically to assist police and similar law-enforcement personnel with their work. ... The University of Connecticut is the State of Connecticuts land-grant university. ... “Neu” redirects here. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: ), colloquially known as the Grits (originally Clear Grits), is a Canadian federal political party. ... The Hon. ... The Kyoto Protocol is a protocol to the international Framework Convention on Climate Change with the objective of reducing greenhouse gases that cause climate change. ... Iron Will is a 1994 family film and adventure film directed by Charles Haid. ... Disney may refer to: The Walt Disney Company and its divisions, including Walt Disney Pictures. ... Kevin Spacey (born July 26, 1959) is an Academy Award-winning American actor (film and stage) and director. ... Blizzard T. Husky is the costumed mascot of the Michigan Tech Huskies. ... -1... Disney may refer to: The Walt Disney Company and its divisions, including Walt Disney Pictures. ... Disney adorable talking puppies are back, and this time they venture to the frosty arctic and team up with new friends in a thrilling dogsled race across Alaska. ... Northern Illinois University is a public university located in DeKalb, Illinois. ... The Thing is a 1982 science fiction film directed by John Carpenter, written by Bill Lancaster and stars Kurt Russell. ... The University of Washington, founded in 1861, is a public research university in Seattle, Washington. ... Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin (Silver Fang in English speaking countries; Hopeanuoli in Finland where it has become widely popular) is a 21 episode, 1986 anime series based on 1984 manga by the same name that was created by Yoshihiro Takahashi who was inspired by a news-article which told of hunting...

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Siberian Husky Information, Husky, Huskies, Sibe, Sibes, Siberian Huskys, Siberian Huskies (960 words)
Huskies are very intelligent and trainable, but they have a mind of their own and will only obey a command if they see the point.
Huskies are relatively free of breed-specific problems, apart from hip dysplasia and occasional eye problems (such as juvenile cataracts, PRA (eyes) primarily in male dogs, corneal dystrophy, crystalline corneal opacities and ectopy (displacement) of the urethra).
Siberian Huskies need a fair amount of exercise, including a daily walk or jog, but should not be excessively exercised in warm weather.
Siberian Husky (882 words)
No coat color or eye color is preferred--the important thing for the Siberian Husky is having the structure to run, the temperament to be a companion and worker, and the genetic health to be a sturdy, strong member of the family.
Siberians love companionship--they were bred to be members of a team--and can become destructive and depressed if not given the companionship their intelligence and nature require.
Siberians, like all purebred dogs, are best purchased from responsible, knowlegable breeders that are producing puppies for the love of the breed and so they can keep something out of the litter for their own show or racing purposes.
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