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  Cabela's Iditarod - Dogs - Description and Origin of the Alaskan Husky
The "Alaskan husky" is a term so widely used by mushers and dog fanciers to describe a racing sled dog typically found in the northern dog yards of Alaska and Canada that I presumed it would be an easy job to journalize the development and description of this unregistered breed of working dog.
While so many Alaskan mushers freely refer to a dog as an "Alaskan husky," they are unaware that their concept or definition of a "breed of dog" is philosophically at odds with the accepted norm in other cultures and regions.
An Alaskan musher would be reluctant to describe an Alaskan husky purely in terms of physical descriptions because it is counter to his or her cultural mind set.
www.cabelasiditarod.com /runyan_husky.html   (0 words)

  
  Science Fair Projects - Alaskan husky
The Alaskan husky is basically a mixed-breed dog, in which northern or husky-type ancestry, such as the Siberian Husky or the traditional Alaskan village dog, predominates.
Alaskan huskies (at least those used for speed racing) are moderate in size, averaging perhaps 46 to 50 pounds for males and 38 to 42 pounds for females.
Thus the considerations of hardiness and climate resistance prevalent in breeds such as the Siberian Husky and Canadian Inuit Dog are subordinated in the Alaskan husky to the overriding consideration of functional capability.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Alaskan_husky   (837 words)

  
 Dog breeds : Alaskan Husky
It is not a cross between a Siberian Husky and an Alaskan Malamute, it is not the savage, slavering beast from Jack London's novels, it is not a registered breed or a show dog, and it is not a dog regularely seen as a pet.
The Alaskan Husky is essentially a cross between northern village huskies, Siberian Huskies, a dash of Border Collie or German Shepherd, maybe a bit of Inuit sled dog, or bit of hound (German Shorthaired Pointers, for example) for speed.
Crossing the Alaskan Husky with various breeds made it rise to the top, and become the epitome of the racing sled dog.
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 Alaskan Husky Dog and Puppies
The Alaskan Husky originates from Alaska, United States and was bred for sled pulling and sled racing.
The Alaskan Husky dog is a relatively new breed and is classified as one of the Working Dog Group which we go on to describe in detail in the section at the bottom of this page.
The Alaskan Husky is not currently Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) and is therefore in the category of dogs termed Unrecognised and Rare Breeds.
www.dog-names.org.uk /alaskan-husky.htm   (1502 words)

  
 What is an Alaskan Husky ? Articles at Dream Wolves
Demanding speed-racing events such as the Fairbanks open North America Championships and the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous are invariably won by teams of Alaskan huskies, or of Alaskans crossed with hounds or gun dogs.
Alaskan huskies that full fill the demanding performance standards of world-class dogsled racing can be extremely valuable.
Color and markings are a matter of total indifference to racing drivers; hence the husky may be of any possible canine color and any pattern of markings.
www.dreamwolvez.com /What-is-an-Alaskan-Husky.html   (441 words)

  
 Winterpaws - Home to the Siberian and Alaskan Husky
The Alaskan Husky is considered the best racing sled dog in the world today, and it is not a dog regularly seen as a pet.
The Alaskan husky has a diverse gene pull and it’s title is a concept of excellence and a way of thinking, based on the performance as a sled dog, not looks, and to try and judge it by a kennel club written standard, in a show ring, would be to destroy it!
Historically, the origin and refinement of the Alaskan husky began some 10,000 years ago when it is theorized the first dogs crossed the Bering land bridge with a wave of humans occupying North America.
www.winterpaws.com /alaskanhusky.htm   (655 words)

  
 Bancroft, Ontario - The History of The Alaskan Husky
The Alaskan Husky is the progeny of man's attempts to conquer his environment for his own purposes, whether it be for survival, or entertainment.
If it is anything, the Alaskan Husky is a performance dog, and to try and judge it by a written standard, in a show ring, would be to destroy it.
The Alaskans of our time have as many as a dozen (or more) generations of proven racing stock behind them, and their abilities in harness are now (more or less) genetically stable.
www.ridethewilderness.com /Bancroft%20Ontario%20Alaskan%20Huskies.htm   (3222 words)

  
 Cats and Dogs.us - Alaskan Husky   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Temperament: Alaskan Huskies are generally reserved around strangers, they rarely bark, and generally tend to make yelping or howling noises.
The Alaskan Husky is more reserved and calm than its Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute cousins; friendly toward its family and curious about others.
Living Environment: Alaskan Huskies are runners and need to be active in order to stay happy and healthy.
www.cats-and-dogs.us /dogs/alaskanhusky.htm   (189 words)

  
 "ALASKAN HUSKY" related terms, short phrases and links
The Alaskan Husky is a dog of this genre - whereas it gains speed for races, it loses many of the survival abilities necessary to a true arctic dog.
The Alaskan Husky is a sleek combination of the Siberian Husky and many other dog breeds, though it still retains the spitz type.
Not to be confused with the American Eskimo Dog or the Alaskan Husky, this is a large and efficient sled dog breed native to North America.
www.keywen.com /Recreation/Pets/Dogs/Breeds/Spitz_Group/Alaskan_Husky   (278 words)

  
 Alaskan Husky Information
Alaskan Husky Dogs are aptly named due to their origin in Alaska and for dog sled racing.
The Alaskan Husky breed is very young and because of the different lines of blood it possesses, it is difficult to characterize the dog into a standard breed.
Alaskan Husky Dogs should be given enough exercise, as they are originally meant to perform a rather hard kind of work.
www.sidyboysfoolin.com /AlaskanHusky.html   (508 words)

  
 Foros - Todo Perros
He entrado en las fotos y hay una cosa que me ha estrañado mucho, el siberian husky y el alaskan husky es la misma raza, y si no lo es, ¿en que se diferencian?, porque además las he estado viendo y no me parecen muy distintas...
Normalmente se mezclan siberian huskies, alaskan malamutes, galgos y cosas parecidas.
alaskan husky es un mezcla de ambos, que se cruza generalmente para las carreras en tiro de trineo.
www.todoperros.com /phorum/read.php?f=24&i=2023&t=2023   (629 words)

  
 Husky Siberian Husky Alaskan Husky
Der Husky ist eine der wenigen Rassen, bei denen die Augen blau, braun oder verschiedenfarbig sein können.
Der Husky benötigt sehr viel Auslauf, damit er seinen Bewegungsdrang ausleben kann.
Mit der Einfuhr der Siberian Husky in Alaska wurden diese schon bald mit den einheimischen wolfähnlichen Hunden gekreuzt.
www.das-tierlexikon.de /husky-siberian-husky-alaskan-husky-155-pictures.htm   (513 words)

  
 Alaskan Husky Information and Pictures, Alaskan Huskies
Huskies are very intelligent and trainable, but they have a mind of their own and will only obey a command if they see the point.
Alaskan Huskies can make wonderful companions for people who are aware of what to expect from these beautiful and intelligent animals.
The breeding of the Alaskan Husky are planned breedings and are technically pedigreed, however they are not consider pure and are not registered by the AKC or CKC because they are sometimes crossed with other Northern and non-Northern breeds to produce the best working dogs possible.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /alaskanhusky.htm   (0 words)

  
 Presentasjon av Alaskan Husky   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Siden alaska husky ikke er avlet for utseende, finnes den i mange varianter av størrelse, vekt, farge på øynene, farge på pelsen, pelstype, og ørefasonger.
Gemyttet på alaska husky er også viktig i avlen, aggressive og gretne hunder blir ofte selektert ut, dermed er de fleste grei mot andre hunder og mennesker.
At pelsen er litt tynn i forhold til andre polarhunder gjør ingen ting, et dekken som kan beskytte utsatte områder og halm og/eller et ullpledd til å ligge på gjør at de holder varmen.
www.canis.no /oppdretter/rasepres.php?raseid=384   (643 words)

  
 Alaskan Huskies
In 1925, a team led by Balto, a Siberian Husky, ran serum to Nome, averting a diphtheria outbreak.
The Alaskan Husky is not really considered a breed of dog anywhere in the world; it is considered a type of dog.
Common misspellings are alaskan huskie, alaskan huskey, alaskan huskes, alaskan huskeys, alaskan husy, alaskan huskys, alaskin husky, alaskian husky, alasken husky, alaska husky.
www.gotpetsonline.com /pictures/gallery/dogs/all-by-photo/alaskan-huskies   (0 words)

  
 Alaskan Husky - AskTheBrain.com
Howling Dog Tours uses the popular Alaskan Racing Huskies for all their tours; this breed originated from the villages in Alaska where racers crossed the hearty and beautiful Siberian Husky to other breeds such as the greyhound and setter; this created a breed well suited to sled dog racing and touring.
In 1990 Jacki and her husband, Billy, discovered Alaskan Huskies, dogs bred for centuries specifically to pull sleds across snow and ice.
Of the Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes that we have been involved with, we have found that it is the Siberian Husky that makes the more noise and they are the ones who bark - but it is more of a yip.
www.askthebrain.com /alaskan_husky-.html   (452 words)

  
 Alaskan Husky puppies for sale - PuppyPureBred.com
All Alaskan Huskies have heavy undercoats to deal with the low temperatures of their enviornments.
The Alaskan Husky is extremly athletic and has very large thigh muscles.
If you are a alaskan husky breeder and would like to advertise with us click here.
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 Alaskan Husky Puppies for Sale Alaskan Husky Breeders - details from Dog-Breed-Name.org   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Alaskan Husky puppies for sale from reputable breeders.
Alaskan Husky breeders may advertise their Alaskan Huskies for sale or adult dogs at Pets 4 You.
Alaskan Husky The Alaskan Husky breed is very young..
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 Alaskan Husky pictures
Alaskan Husky Dogs have a dense double coat, which sheds a lot.
Alaskan Husky Dogs should be given enough exercise, as they are originally meant to perform a rather hard kind of work.
However, Alaskan Huskies are sometimes very picky eaters, especially in the situation when there is only one dog.
www.alaskan-husky-dogs.com /alaskan-huskies-pictures.htm   (281 words)

  
 Free alaskan husky   (Site not responding. Last check: )
I have a 6 month old female alaskan malamute husky for sale She is really friendly really active and fit.
I have two husky chow mix very cute about five months ole doing great on potty training, both come from same litter, one white with short hair the other is a caramel color who is more fluffy.
We have had perfect AKC huskies for 9 years, with dogs in 17 states.
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 What Is The Alaskan Husky? by Audrey H. — sled dogs, alaskan huskies, iditarod | Gather
While most of these dogs are referred to as Alaskan Huskies, this term is somewhat confusing.
The Alaskan Husky became important to the development of the area during the 1980’s when the Alaskan gold rush was in full swing.
The average Alaskan husky stands 20-24 inches tall and weighs from 45-65 pounds.
www.gather.com /viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976925970   (625 words)

  
 AKK - Alaskan Klee Kai WebRing
Our mission is to educate others about the Alaskan Klee Kai through stories of the past, actions of the present, and dreams of the future.
This miniature husky resembling Siberian Huskies but based more on the Alaskan Husky is the perfect companion-sized husky - Adorable Alaskan Klee Kai are Beautiful Husky Faces in Small Packaging.
Helderberg Husky Kennel located in the Adirondak Mountains of New York is the most established hobby kennel in the NorthEast.
www.ringsurf.com /netring?ring=AKKwr;id=46;action=next5   (764 words)

  
 Alaskan Husky
The Alaskan Husky is not recognized by any registry, it does not have an organized body of breeders and fanciers seeking to benefit and establish a standard for the breed's history.
To find a good example of an Alaskan Husky would require a level of knowledge and experience that is not readily available online or in books.
The Siberian Husky and Chinook are both breeds that might of interest to those who are intrigued by the generalities offered by the "Alaskan Husky" breeders.
www.digitaldog.com /dog_breed/Alaskan+Husky   (243 words)

  
 alaskan husky information
Pay per click advertising Alaskan Husky Alaskan Husky Dogs are aptly named due to their origin in Alaska and for dog sled racing.
The Alaskan Husky is not really considered a breed of dog anywhere in...
It is not a cross between a Siberian Husky and an Alaskan Malamute, it is not the savage, slavering beast from Jack London's novels...
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 Alaskan Husky
The alaskan husky dog has many photos available.
That is why the dog needs early socialization.
This is mainly the working breed and it is very strong and endurable too.
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 The Alaskan Husky breed
Husky is expected to display a degree of
The Alaskan Husky is derived from a mix
husky kennels tend to be large, with many
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 alaskan husky information - Masses of information   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Wildricks of Washington recommend Alaskan Husky Adventures and The Mullens without reservation.
alaskan klee kai rare breed of miniature husky registered with UKC
Alaskan Klee Kai Kennelette - Breeder of UKC Registered Alaskan Klee...
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 Alaskan Husky Behavior, Dog Training Tips and Information
I remember buying a purple choke collar for Kyra, and asking my neighbor if she would like to go on a dog training walk with me. I figured Kyra would just pull alot, but I hoped Schmedley (my other dog, a beagle/german shepherd) would help ease the dog training process.
Whether you already own a husky, are thinking about getting one, or are just plain curious...
Here is your guide to alaskan husky training and pet dog mushing.
www.alaskan-husky-behavior.com   (0 words)

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