Introduction breed
FCI -
N°
270
FCI Standard
updating June 29th, 2010
Characterization and
Appearances
breed
The
Siberian Husky is a working dog breed that originated in eastern
Siberia. The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized dog.
Siberian Huskies are a resilient breed of dog,
known for their ability to thrive in the arctic cold, they can work
and live in temperatures as low as negative 75 degrees Fahrenheit
(-60ºC). They were originally bred by the Chukchi tribes for use as
a village dog to accomplish such tasks as herding reindeer, pulling
sleds, and keeping children warm.
Appearances
Siberian Huskies share many outward
similarities with the Alaskan Malamute breed, which has a comparable
history to the Huskies. Siberians have a thicker coat than most
other breeds of dog. It comes in a variety of colors and patterns,
usually with white paws and legs, facial markings, and tail tip. The
most common colors are black and white, grey and white, copper-red
and white, and pure white, though many individuals have brown,
reddish, or biscuit shadings and some are piebald spotted. Striking
masks, spectacles, and other facial markings occur in wide variety.
They tend to have a wolf-like appearance. This may be due to the
fact that Huskies are one of the few dog breeds closely related to
the wolf and some people are slightly afraid of them because of
this. But they are also gaining popularity because of their
friendliness and stamina.
