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SIBERIAN HUSKIES - THE BREED
The Siberian Husky was originally developed by the Chukchi
people of northeastern Siberia as an endurance sled dog. They
have a delightful temperament, are affectionate, gentle and
have a friendly disposition. They are alert and eager to please,
adaptable, extremely intelligent and independent. They can
be very stubborn and are easily bored, which can be a challenge.
The Siberians are rather quiet dogs, they do not typically
bark. They do talk however, in a soft "woo woo woo"
sound. They can also howl quite well. Siberians are happiest
sharing in family activities. The characteristic temperament
of the Siberian Husky is friendly and gentle, but also alert
and outgoing. He does not display the possessive qualities
of the guard dog, nor is he overly suspicious of strangers
or aggressive with other dogs. Some measure of reserve and
dignity may be expected in the mature dog. His intelligence,
tractability, and eager disposition make him an agreeable
companion and willing worker.
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GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
Siberian Huskies are a medium sized, strong, graceful, and
tenacious sled dog. They are a handsome dog, energetic and
dignified. While they are a medium sized dog, they are extremely
strong, able to pull light loads at moderate speeds for long
distances
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HISTORY
This breed was
also used to herd reindeer. In 1909, the first large numbers
of these Chukchi dogs were brought to Alaska to compete in the
long-distance All-Alaska Sweepstakes races, and the Alaskan
dog drivers quickly recognized the ability of these small, compact
dogs from Siberia.
In the winter of 1925, when a diphtheria epidemic broke out
in the isolated town of Nome, Alaska, a relay of dog teams brought
life-saving serum from distant Nenana. This heroic endeavor
earned national prominence for the drivers and their dogs. One
of these drivers, Leonhard Seppala, brought his team of Siberian
Huskies, descendants of the original imports from Siberia, to
the United States on a personal appearance tour. While in New
England he competed in sled dog races and again proved the superiority
of Siberian Huskies over the native dogs. Foundation stock,
earned AKC recognition for the breed in 1930, and founded the
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"Snohomish's
Male "Dillon"
SNOHOMISH'S TWO YEAR OLD GETTING INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION
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