Siberian Husky
The typical Husky
The Siberian Husky is one of the smallest of all sled dog breeds. The ancestor of the Siberian Husky comes from Siberia, which is where it gets its name from. The Siberian Husky is not particularly strong, but it has a lot of stamina and can distribute its strength well. This is especially important when you are travelling long distances with the dogs. As with all sled dogs, there is nothing better for the Husky than pulling a sled. Many people do not know that there are two different sled dogs with the name "Husky". As you will find out, there is also the Alaskan Husky.
Characteristics
A special characteristic of a Siberian Husky is its blue eyes. Often one eye is blue, the other brown. Both variants are permitted in breeding (blue and/or brown eyes).
Origin
For the Eskimos, the Husky was once a vital working animal. The dogs were used to pull heavy loads through ice and snow.
Special features
A well-trained husky can pull 9 times its own body weight. A husky also has an excellent sense of direction, which is particularly advantageous on snowy trails (sled tracks) and can even save a musher's life in a remote area in snow and wind.