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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Train a Siberian Husky Puppy: Milestones & Timeline
The popularity of Siberian Huskies has skyrocketed in recent years, thanks to the breed's appearance on TV shows such as Game of Thrones. But as a fiercely intelligent and energetic dog, this breed is far from just a fashion accessory: it needs care, attention, and plenty of exercise and activity. How can new Siberian Husky owners care for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-a-siberian-husky/
| October 8, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
The True Story of Togo: Siberian Husky Sled Dog Hero of 1925 Nome Serum Run
In the winter of 1925, a deadly outbreak of diphtheria in the remote port of Nome, Alaska, threatened the lives of the 10,000-plus living in the area. Children were especially at risk, and Nome’s isolation created a nightmare scenario. An antitoxin was located, but the nearest point which the serum could reach by rail was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/togo-siberian-husky-sled-dog-hero-of-1925/
| March 6, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet Two Similar Yet Different Breeds: Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute
When you think of dogs pulling sleds in the Arctic, what breed comes to mind? Is it the Siberian Husky (Siberian) or the Alaskan Malamute (Mal)? Maybe you didn't realize that, for all their similarities, these are two distinct breeds. Granted, they both originated in Arctic areas, both have thick double coats, and they both […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/siberian-husky-vs-alaskan-malamute/
| December 18, 2019
Canine Partners
Husky Lite: Meet the Alaskan Klee Kai
As a dog trainer, Karissa Solberg had worked with many different breeds and mixes. But she had never seen anything quite like the little dog that walked into her basic obedience class one night in 2008. The cute prick-eared canine looked like a miniature husky. “I was enthralled with the dog, and her owner was […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/husky-lite-meet-alaskan-klee-kai/
| February 1, 2018
Dog Breeds
Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky, a thickly coated, compact sled dog of medium size and great endurance, was developed to work in packs, pulling light loads at moderate speeds over vast frozen expanses. This northern breed is friendly, fastidious, and dignified.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/siberian-husky/
| November 6, 2017
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
10 Things Only a Siberian Husky Owner Would Understand
The Siberian Husky is described as mischievous, loyal, and outgoing, and those who love them would certainly agree. If you have one of these dogs at home, you know these ten things to be true. 1. Educating people about the difference between your dog and a wolf. No sir, I am not walking a wolf. 2. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-things-only-a-siberian-husky-owner-would-understand/
| August 23, 2017
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
36 Husky Dog Names for Your New Best Friend
With their fluffy coats and striking eyes, Siberian Huskies are always recognizable. Such an iconic dog needs an iconic name. Below are some names that would be perfect for a Husky. Let's start with some names inspired by Alaska, the state where Huskies have been running sleds since the early 1900s: Snowy - If you want something obvious […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/36-husky-dog-names-for-your-new-best-friend/
| June 12, 2017
Canine Partners
Talkative Husky Mix Loves to Play Agility
MACH Bailey Gaines MXB MJS is a talkative husky mix who loves agility and recently achieved the top honor in AKC Agility – the AKC Master Agility Championship. Christine Gaines adopted Bailey from a shelter when the pup was 5 months old and only started agility training as a way to bond with her new […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/talkative-husky-mix-loves-to-play-agility/
| March 13, 2016
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
This Time-Lapse Video Shows The Incredible Amount Of Work That Goes Into Grooming A Husky
Originating in colder climates, the double-coated Siberian Husky has a lot of hair -- but can you believe it's THIS much? See this time-lapse video that show the incredible amount of work that goes into grooming a Husky.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/time-lapse-grooming-husky/
| February 1, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Difference between a Pure White Siberian Husky and an ‘Isabella’ White Husky
ASK AKC Dear AKC: What is the difference between a pure white Siberian husky and an "Isabella" white husky.I have a 1-year-old male who is solid white, but I do notice in bright sunlight there is a very slight yellow coloring in some areas. When he was a pup all his points (nose, lips, eye rims) […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/pure-white-and-isabella-white-difference/
| May 17, 2015