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Siberian Husky

Siberian Huskies were developed as sled dogs by the Chukchi tribe of northeast Asian and made their way to Alaska in the early 1900s. In fact, we are told the word “husky” is a Chukchi term to describe a “sled pulling dog.”

Sibe coloring can vary - coats come in an array of beautiful colors, including red, black or silver and white, all black or all white and piebald (spotted -- rather rare). Eyes can be blue, green, brown, black, parti-colored, or each eye a different color, all are acceptable in the breed. Male Sibes can weigh anywhere from 45-60 pounds; females between 35 and 50 pounds. They are usually smaller than their Nordic cousins, the Malamutes.

The Husky has a double coat of fur, wooly and downy underneath and a thick outer coat. This means very little dirt can penetrate the coat and should make the Husky easy to groom-but often. If you do not like wearing and having fur everywhere, do not get a Siberian.

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