

A Brief History of Siberian Husky
Did you know that Siberian Husky originated with the Chukchi people and native to Siberia, Russia? It is thought that the term “Husky” is a misnomer of the nickname “Esky,” for the Eskimo people. The Siberian Husky were introduced to Alaska in 1909, where they are used as endurance sled dogs. One of the most memorable sled team was led by Balto, the lead dog. In 1925, when a diphtheria epidemic broke out in Nome, Alaska, a relay of dog teams, including a Siberian Husky team,