Alaskan-type Husky

The Alaskan Husky is an intelligent, athletic working dog, best known for its athletic performance in sled dog racing. Alaskan Huskies share similarities with the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Malamute.

Illustration courtesy of the Swedish Kennel Club

The Alaskan Husky is all athlete. These dogs have a wide variety of appearances because they are bred for performance and behavior rather than looks. In fact, they've been specifically bred to pull sleds for hundreds of years. In temperament, they tend to be similar to the Siberian Husky.

Fun Fact

The Alaskan Husky is the dog of choice for world-class sled racing.

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