The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog breed. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thickly furred double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings, and is smaller than the very similar-looking dog, the Alaskan Malamute.
Siberian Huskies originated in Northeast Asia where they are bred by the Chukchi people of the Chukchi Peninsula in eastern Siberia for sled-pulling, guarding, and companionship. It is an active, energetic, resilient breed, whose ancestors lived in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic. William Goosak, a Russian fur trader, introduced them to Nome, Alaska in 1908 during the Nome Gold Rush, initially as sled dogs.
A Siberian Husky has a double coat that is thicker than that of most other dog breeds. It has two layers: a dense undercoat and a longer topcoat of short, straight guard hairs. It protects the dogs effectively against harsh Arctic winters, and also reflects heat in the summer. It is able to withstand temperatures as low as −58 to −76 °F. Siberian Husky tails are heavily furred; these dogs will often curl up with their tails over their faces and noses in order to provide additional warmth, known as the "Siberian Swirl". The undercoat is often absent during shedding. Their thick coats require weekly grooming.
Siberian Huskies come in a variety of colors and patterns, usually with white paws and legs, facial markings, and tail tip. The most common coats are black and white, then less common copper-red and white, grey and white, pure white, and the rare "agouti" coat. Striking masks, spectacles, and other facial markings occur in wide variety.
The American Kennel Club describes the Siberian Husky's eyes as "an almond shape, moderately spaced and set slightly obliquely." The AKC breed standard is that eyes may be brown, blue or black; one of each or Particoloured.
The average life span of the Siberian Husky is 12 to 14 years. Health issues in the breed are mainly genetic, such as seizures and defects of the eye and congenital laryngeal paralysis.
The Husky usually howls instead of barking. They exhibit high energy indoors, have special exercise needs, and may be destructive "without proper care".

Height: Female: 20–22 inches, Male: 21–24 inches

Weight: Female: 35–51 lbs, Male: 44–60 lbs

Coat Colors: White, Black, Agouti, Piebald, Black & Tan, Splash, Sable, Copper, Black & White, Grey, Silver, Brow

Markings: almond-shaped eyes that are brown, blue or black; one of each or Particoloured; thick double coat

Conformation: Medium-sized

Common Uses: Sled-pulling, guarding, companionship

Temperament: Intelligent, Alert, Outgoing, Friendly, Gentle

Place of Origin: Chukchi Peninsula in Eastern Siberia