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The husky is an eskimo dog, and if the words husky and Eskimo sound almost the same, it's because they are. Both are from the Montagnais name for the people who inhabit arctic regions from Greenland to Alaska.
When the ancestors of these people first arrived there perhaps ten or fifteen thousand years ago, they found wolves adapted to survival in the cold climate. Over the years they tamed some of these wolves, harnessing them to pull sleds. These became the Eskimo dogs, or "husky dogs," as the Montagnais of southeastern Canada called them. The husky is mentioned in English in 1852 in a shipboardjournal noting that a dog that "was kidnapped by the natives, and not being of a pure huski breed, would most likely be prized by them."
Actually, the husky is not a pure breed but a general type of dog descended from wolves, able to endure severe cold, and with great strength and endurance. In the twentieth century some specific breeds of husky have been developed. An "Alaskan husky" type was bred in the 1930s by mixing native huskies, wolves, and Irish setters. More recently, a miniature, the Klee Kai, has been recognized as an official breed. So has the siberian-huskydeveloped by the hukchi people of arctic Siberia to pull sleds and herdreindeer.
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What were husky use for in antarctica?
Huskies were used as working dogs: mostly as sled dogs.
Are huskies and American eskimos famil liar?
They were both used for similar purposes (sled dogs) but in appearance they are nothing alike.
Do hunters kill sieberian huskies for their fur?
Siberian huskies are a breed of domesticated dog. Therefor, it wouldn't be hunters that killed them for fur, if they were killed for fur (which they aren't). Siberian huskies are generally used as sled dogs.
Are samoyeds the best dog for dog sledding?
While Samoyeds have been used throughout history for sledding, they are not the fastest sled dogs and are usually only used for shorter sled races today. Ultra distance dog sled events such as the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest are dominated by Alaskan Huskies and Eurohounds.
What are Malamutes typically used for?
Alaskan Malamutes are large breed utilitarian dogs related to Siberian Huskies. They are typically used as sled dogs in cold climates. They can also be used in search and rescue.
What type of clothes do siberian Huskies wear?
Siberian Huskies, being rugged and sturdy working dogs rarely wear any clothes. If used as sled dogs, they may sometimes be fitted with booties, to protect their paws a bit.
What are the uses of sled dogs?
They are used to pull sleds. The main breed used is Huskies, because they are able to with stand harsh and cold conditions. Depending on how big the sled is and the weight of the musher and lugage, depends on the number of dogs you need to pull it. They are used to pull sleds. The main breed used is Huskies, because they are able to with stand harsh and cold conditions. Depending on how big the sled is and the weight of the musher and lugage, depends on the number of dogs you need to pull it.
What are some sled dog facts?
Sled dogs must be able to stand cold weather and be bred to want to run. There are several kinds of sled dogs: Malamutes are primarily freight dogs and are also used for recreational mushing, but they do not race. Alaskan huskies are a mixed breed that is bred for racing. Siberian huskies, a recognized breed, are also used for racing.
Are sled dogs wild?
No - they are domesticated dogs, like any other pet dog. Wolves, on the other hand, are wild animals. Any mix of a wolf and a domesticated dog will usually display the behaviors of the wolf (shy, easily spooked, not good with people, etc.) and should be avoided. It is illegal to keep them in many parts of the U.S. While Huskies (most dogs used for sled dog racing are Huskies) may have coats that make them look like wolves, they are not any more closely related to a wolf than any other domesticated dog. A good history of sled dogs is at http://www.seppalasleddogs.com Interestingly, some people use other breeds as sled dogs - it's just that Huskies are the ones best suited to long-distance, fast sled pulling!
What type of clothing do siberians wear?
Siberian Huskies, being rugged and sturdy working dogs rarely wear any clothes. If used as sled dogs, they may sometimes be fitted with booties, to protect their paws a bit.
What kinds of dogs are used for the Iditarod?
Huskies
Who used the first sled dogs?
Frankenstein
