Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky
Black and white Siberian Husky
Other names	Chukcha[1]
Common nicknames	Husky Sibe
Origin	Siberia[2]
Traits Height Males 21–23.5 inches (53–60 cm) Females 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) [3] Weight Males 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg) Females 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) Coat Thick double coat Color All colors from black to pure white, and including many differing colors and markings Litter size 4–8 puppies Life span 12–14 years[4]
Kennel club standards Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working sled dog breed. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thickly furred double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings, and is smaller than the similar-looking Alaskan Malamute.

Siberian Huskies originated in Northeast Asia where they are bred by the Chukchi people of Siberia for sled pulling and companionship.^[2] It is an active, energetic, resilient breed, whose ancestors lived in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic. William Goosak, a Russian fur trader, introduced them to Nome, Alaska, during the Nome Gold Rush, initially as sled dogs to work the mining fields and for expeditions through otherwise impassable terrain.^[2] Today, the Siberian Husky is typically kept as a house pet, though they are still frequently used as sled dogs by competitive and recreational mushers.^[5]