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The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized dog with a strong build. Its head is triangular with
a long muzzle and erect ears. It is most commonly seen in white in black, white and brown, or
white and red. One of the fun things about the Siberian Husky is their eyes. They can
come in any color, or any combination of color. They can have blue eyes, brown eyes, one of
each. The Siberian Husky obviously is a choice for sledding. They have the double coat, which
allows them to withstand many types of weather. They are able to go for long periods of time
without food, which is ideal when they're providing the jobs and being loyal to their
owners. It's a high-energy breed, it requires a lot of exercise. Not always good with small
animals, great with children. The Siberian Husky can sometimes be difficult to train,
and may need professional help. And though the breed's lineage remains a mystery, the
Husky is probably of Spitz stock. They were dogs of a nomadic Indian tribe called the
Chukchi Indians, and they were used in the winter to carry game, and in the summer they
were turned loose to fend for themselves, which is part of the reason the Siberian Husky
has such a high prey drive. Shortly after 1900s, Americans heard of this amazing
sledding dog and brought them over to Alaska for their purposes. Their stamina and ability
to with go all types of weather situations allowed them to help their sledders pull them
in upwards of 400 miles on each given trip. The Siberian Husky's popularity soon spread
into Canada, and in 1930 the American Kennel Club officially recognized the breed. Several
Siberian Huskies would later serve on the American Army's Search and Rescue unit during
WWII. They are trainable if you don't try to dominate them; fun loving, they're pack
animals; they're perfectly willing to have the family be their pack. As a pet, huskies
will require that you brush their coat often to avoid mats and excessive hairballs in your
house. To learn more about the Siberian Husky, and to meet other Husky lovers, check out
our Siberian Husky group in the Pet 360 community.