SIBERIAN
HUSKY HISTORY:
Native to Siberia, the Siberian
Husky was brought to Alaska in 1909. The Siberian Husky was originated
by the Chukchi people of northeastern Asia as an endurance sled dog. When
changing conditions forced these semi-nomadic natives to expand their hunting
grounds, they responded by developing a unique breed of sled dog, which
met their special requirements and upon which their very survival depended.
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, Leonard 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.
The New England drivers and pioneer fanciers acquired
foundation stock, earned AKC recognition for the breed
in 1930, and founded the Siberian Husky Club of America
in 1938. For the story of Balto,
click here.
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SIBERIAN HUSKY
HISTORY Native to Siberia, the Siberian Husky was brought to Alaska in 1909. The Siberian Husky was originated by the Chukchi people of NE Asia as an endurance sled dog. [more]... |
COAT &
GROOMING The Siberian Husky is a fairly easy dog to care for. He is by nature fastidiously clean and is typically free from odor and parasites. They clean groom like cats. [more]... |
