Alaskan Husky Dog
INTRODUCTION
Husky is a general term for a dog used in the polar regions, primarily and specifically for work as sled dogs. It refers to a traditional northern type, notable for its cold-weather tolerance and overall hardiness The term “husky” first came into usage in the mid to late 1700s. At this time, “Esquimaux” or “Eskimo” was a common term for pre-Columbian Arctic inhabitants of North America. Several dialectal permutations were in use including Uskee, Uskimay and Huskemaw.
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HABITAT : Lived in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic.
TEMPERAMENT : Loyal but fiercely independent, affectionate
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Spitz
SOCIAL UNIT : They enjoy family life
LOCATIONS : Northeast Asia
STATUS / POPULATION : The Alaskan husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Huskies were developed as working sled dogs over thousands of years by the Chukchi people living in the Siberian peninsula of northeast Asia
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: alaskan husky dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black. Grey. Red. White
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 to 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 20–26 inches
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TAIL
Excitement causes their tails to curl up and you'll know when a husky is tired as he'll drag his tail.
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WEIGHT
16–34 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Male dogs are mature after about 6 months
female is 2 years old. -
REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 5 to 7 months
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LITTER SIZE
between four to six puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Malamutes
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1908
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ORIGIN
Pre-Colonial North American Arctic village dogs
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DISTRIBUTION
Northeast Asia
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OCCURRENCE
Families: Huskies
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FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Carnivora
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TO HUMANS
It is often affectionate with people as well as other dogs, and is are known for their enthusiastic cuddling
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AS A PET
Yes
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
