The Alaskan Husky
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Alaskan Husky Dogs are aptly named due to their origin in Alaska and for dog sled racing. The Alaskan Husky is not really considered a breed of dog anywhere in the world. It is more of a type of dog. The Alaskan Husky breed is very young and because of the different lines of blood it possesses, it is difficult to characterize the dog into a standard breed. Many dog sled racers consider the Alaskan Husky as a hybrid dog. Some may call it a Siberian Husky with part Setter, wolf, Sight Hound or any other breed of dog that may give it speed and endurance for racing. There are many different mixes of dogs that make up the Alaskan Husky family. There is the Mackenzie River Husky, Huslia Husky, the Aurora Husky, Indian Village Dogs and so on. With so many different types of these sled dogs, they all have the common fact that they were originated in Alaska.
The Alaskan Husky Dog has a deep slim chest, long legs and can be one color or multicolor. They are mainly black, gray and white but can also be red or brown. All Alaskan Huskies have heavy undercoats to deal with the low temperatures of their environments. The Alaskan Husky is extremely athletic and has very large thigh muscles. They often have a curved sled dog tail and can have blue or brown eyes, or sometimes one of each, like some Siberian Huskies. Usually the ears stand straight up but in a few cases they lay flat. This breed is popular in sled dog racing since it is faster, stronger and has more endurance than the Siberian Husky Dog.
Alaskan Huskies are generally reserved around strangers, they rarely bark, and generally tend to make yelping or howling noises. They are a clever breed but sometimes are picky eaters especially if there is only one dog. The Alaskan Husky is more reserved and calm than its Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute cousins; friendly toward its family and curious about others. Because they are positive toward strangers, they are not good watchdog material.
Alaskan Husky Dogs have a dense double coat, which sheds a lot. Their thick coat serves as a reliable protection for them in arctic weather. The dog's hair should be brushed regularly. Alaskan Husky Dogs should be given enough exercise, as they are originally meant to perform a rather hard kind of work. These dogs should be healthy. They may be prone to obesity, if their exercise needs are not met. Adult dogs are usually fed once per day. Their diet should be nutritious and well balanced in order to provide the dog with the energy it needs. However, Alaskan Huskies are sometimes very picky eaters, especially in the situation when there is only one dog.
