Alaskan husky

Alaskan husky
An Alaskan husky resting during a run at Riley Creek Campground in Denali National Park and Preserve, Denali Park, AK
OriginUnited States (Alaska)
Breed statusNot recognized as a breed by any major kennel club.
Traits
Height 20–26 in (51–66 cm)
Weight 35–75 lb (16–34 kg)
Coat Usually double coat
Color Any color or pattern
Dog (domestic dog)

The Alaskan husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog, developed specifically for its performance as such.[1][2][3]

Alaskan huskies are the most commonly used type of dog for competitive sled dog racing, both in short-distance sprint racing as well as long-distance expedition races such as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race,[4] the Yukon Quest,[5] and the Finnmarkslopet.

  1. ^ Desmond., Morris (2008). Dogs : the ultimate dictionary of over 1,000 dog breeds. Trafalgar Square. ISBN 978-1-57076-410-3. OCLC 213449602.
  2. ^ Collins, Miki; Collins, Julie (2009). Dog driver: a guide for the serious musher (Rev. 2nd ed.). Crawford, CO: Alpine Publications. ISBN 978-1-57779-094-5. OCLC 232327350.
  3. ^ Levorsen, Bella (2007). Mush!: a beginner's manual of sled dog training (Revised, 4th ed.). Mechanicsburg, PA: Barkleigh Productions. ISBN 978-0-9790676-0-0. OCLC 187305124.
  4. ^ "Do many Siberian Huskies run the Iditarod? If not, why? – Iditarod". iditarod.com. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  5. ^ "Sled Dogs in the North". Yukon Quest. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
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