Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky (Russian: сибирский хаски, "Sibirsky hasky") is a medium size, dense-coat working dog breed that originated in north-eastern Siberia. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberian_Husky

AKC Video (link - https://youtu.be/UHVDHWi5Fjo😞

View more videos on AKC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmericanKennelClub

SCC Video (link - https://youtu.be/4I_XIxInkHM😞

View more videos on SCC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKR90_uWp8dUNpGTfQ_y_Zw

See: The German Kennel Club (VDH) for information and video (if available).
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http://www.vdh.de/welpen/mein-welpe/siberian-husky

Video (link - https://youtu.be/5bVpvc5gYcA):

This and other breed videos are available in full length here: www.meisterpetztv.de

SHCA Illustrated Standard: https://www.shca.org/illustrated-standard-1

Commentary on the Siberian Husky Standard - Michael Jennings

Country of origin: Russia

Siberian Origins - Mick Brent: https://siberianhuskywelfare.co.uk/siberian-husky-history/

There are numerous breed standards.

The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

Three of the major international standards are:

The American Kennel Club

The Kennel Club, UK

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

1. Swedish Insurance Data

• Breed-specific information on rates of disease and death from Agria Pet Insurance (Agria Djurförsäkring) is available for many breeds.

2.Finland: FKC Database: https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?R=270

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

1. The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch (Category 2)
2. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
3. Finland: Jalostuksen tavoiteohjelma 1.1.2017-31.12.2021 Siperianhusky

Smith TA, Srikanth K, Huson HJ 2024. Comparative Population Genomics of Arctic Sled Dogs Reveals a Deep and Complex History. Genome Biology and Evolution, 16(9) evae190. https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evae190.

Thorsrud JA, Huson HJ 2021. Description of breed ancestry and genetic health traits in arctic sled dog breeds. Canine Med Genet. 20;8(1):8. doi: 10.1186/s40575-021-00108-z.

We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

Finland: Suomalainen Siperianhusky seura

Sweden: SPHKs Rasklubb för Siberian Husky

US: Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc