A Glimpse of Husky History

During the Diphtheria epidemic of Alaska in 1925 a relay team of Siberian Huskies were used to transport the lifesaving serum to Nome, Alaska[1]. The dogs ran a total of 658 miles in just five and a half days[2]. Balto, the lead dog on the last day of the “serum run” is a well know hero dog[3]. The picture displayed is of Balto and Musher Gunner Kaasen[4]

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[1]Siberian Husky. American Kennel Club. Accessed 10/08/2019 Via: https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/siberian-husky/

[2]Ibid 

[3]Ibid 

[4]Gunner Kaasen. Wikipedia for Schools. Accessed 10/08/2019 Via: http://cdown.edu.jm/eLibrary_Jamaica_2019//wikipedia-schools-3.0.1/images/1526/152657.jpg.htm

THE SIBERIAN HUSKY

A Siberian Husky is a medium sized sled dog that has a thick coat[1]. They are part of a working group of dogs and are known for pulling loads in frozen terrain[2]. They have a mischievous temperament but are loyal and outgoing in nature[3]. They rank 14 of 193 breeds on popularity according to the American Kennel Club[4]. An adult Siberian Husky is usually between 20-23.5 inches tall and 35-60 pounds[5]. The life expectancy for a Siberian Husky is between 12-14 Years[6]. 

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[1]Siberian Husky. American Kennel Club. Accessed 10/08/2019 Via: https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/siberian-husky/

[2]Ibid. 

[3]Ibid

[4]Ibid 

[5]Ibid

[6]Ibid