Siberian Husky!

Long used as a sled dog by the Chukchi people of northeastern Siberia, the Siberian Husky has great endurance and an appetite for work. The thick double coat protects against extreme cold; at night the dog uses its bushy tail to keep its face warm. In 1908 Huskies from Siberia were introduced to Alaska for dogsled racing, notably the 657-k, "All-Alaska Sweepstakes". In 1930 the Soviets stopped the export of Siberian Huskies, but that year the American Kennel Club recognized the breed. The Siberian Husky proved itself in polar expeditions, and in the US Army's Arctic Search and Rescue Unit during World War II. Siberian Huskies make peaceable, lovable companions but need plenty of exercise. They are independent-minded, and their instinct to pull means that they need careful training on the lead. Siberian Huskies have a strong pack instinct and need to be with both people and other dogs. They tend to see small animals as prey, so owners should socialize their puppy with other pets early on.

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