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Husky

For other uses, see Husky (disambiguation).
Dogsled huskies at rest after racing

Husky is a general term for a dog used in the polar regions, primarily and specifically for work as sled dogs. It refers to a traditional northern type, notable for its cold-weather tolerance and overall hardiness.[1][2] Modern racing huskies that maintain arctic breed traits (also known as Alaskan huskies) represent an ever-changing crossbreed of the fastest dogs.[3][4]

Huskies have continued to be used in sled-dog racing, as well as expedition and trek style tour businesses, and as a means of essential transportation in rural communities.[5] Huskies are also kept as pets, and groups work to find new pet homes for retired racing and adventure-trekking dogs.[6]

  1. ^ H., Bonham, Margaret (2001). Northern breeds. Barron's. OCLC 1245640121.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Sled Dog Central : A Deeper History of the Origins of the Alaskan Husky by Stephanie Little Wolf". www.sleddogcentral.com. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  3. ^ Schultz, Jeff (28 January 2003). Dogs of the Iditarod. Seattle: Sasquatch Books. p. 41. ISBN 1-57061-292-7.
  4. ^ D. K. (2013-10-01). The dog encyclopedia. Dennis-Bryan, Kim, Baggaley, Ann, John, Katie, DK Publishing, Inc. (First American ed.). New York. p. 103. ISBN 9781465421166. OCLC 859155647.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  5. ^ Neary, Kathleen (2008-01-14). "How Sled Dogs Work". Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  6. ^ Keith, Christie (18 February 2011). "Lessons from a sled dog massacre". sfgate. Retrieved 3 June 2015.

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