Breed Group: Working
Temperament
Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Gentle, Intelligent
Bred For
Sled pulling
Weight
Metric: 16 – 27 kg
Imperial: 35 – 60 lbs
Height
Metric: 51 – 60 cm
Imperial: 20 – 23.5 inches
Life Span
12 years
Interesting Facts
- The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog breed.
- They have a thick double coat that helps them withstand cold temperatures.
- These dogs were originally bred by the Chukchi people of northeastern Asia.
- They were traditionally used as sled dogs, hauling heavy loads for long distances.
- Huskies have a strong prey drive and should be supervised around small animals.