Alaskan-type Husky

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.

• About the Alaskan Husky

  While they are not a recognized breed, the Alaskan Husky is a type of dog, sometimes referred to as "Alaskan-type Huskies." The Alaskan Husky was bred from the Siberian Husky for its working ability. Today, it is one of the most common sled dogs in the world. It shares similarities in appearance and temperament with the Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute. The Alaskan Husky is a very intelligent, energetic dog that requires a lot of exercise. Alaskan Huskies are medium-sized dogs, weighing 35 to 60 pounds. These athletic dogs are best suited to environments where they can have active lifestyles. They thrive on socialization and don't like to be alone.

• Health Conditions

  Day Blindness, Cone Degeneration, Achromatopsia

  Eyes CNGB3 Deletion, Alaskan Malamute Variant

  Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, PCD

  Multisystem NME5, Alaskan Malamute Variant

  GM1 Gangliosidosis

  Multisystem GLB1 Exon 15, Alaskan Husky Variant

  Alaskan Husky Encephalopathy, Subacute Necrotizing Encephalomyelopathy

  Brain and Spinal Cord SLC19A3

  Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

  Brain and Spinal Cord SOD1A

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