I have had a Husky for a few years, and he is awesome!  They are known for used in sled dog racing, but I just keep him as a pet
Are huskys pretty big dogs?
I'd say that mine is a good size!  There's only room for the two of us on the sofa!  The name Husky actually came from the word Eskimos!
Oh cool. What else can you tell me about huskys?
I only just found out that there are groups that try to find new homes for retired racing and adventure trekking dogs, including Huskies!
That makes me happy to know. Are they a popular breed?
Husky
Husky is a general name for a sled-type of dog used in northern regions, differentiated from other sled-dog types by their fast pulling style. They are an ever-changing cross-breed of the fastest dogs. The Alaskan Malamute, by contrast, was used for pulling heavier loads. Huskies are used in sled dog racing. In recent years, companies have been marketing tourist treks with dog sledges for adventure travelers in snow regions as well. Huskies are also today kept as pets, and groups
dogs off trail may be pickier on the trail. They are fed high-fat diets, and on the trail may eat oily salmon or blubbery sea mammals. Sled dogs also must not be overly aggressive with other dogs.
Sled dog breeds Breeds.
Sled dog breeds Breeds Alaskan husky.
The most commonly used dog in dog sled racing, the Alaskan husky is a mongrel bred specifically for its performance as a sled dog. They first came into existence in the late 1800s. Occasionally, Alaskan huskies are referred to as "