29/03/2020
History
The Siberian Husky where first bred by the Asian Chukchi people of the extreme northeastern part of Siberia, who once depended on Siberian Huskies to survive. The hearty dogs pulled sleds, herded reindeer and guarded property in challenging environment. Their amazing stamina captured the attention of passing fur traders, who eventually brought the dogs to other parts of the world. The Husky is still known today for rushing much needed medicine to ill Alaskans. The Siberian Husky does well in sledding activities which provide a much needed outlet for their energies, they enjoy the cold weather romps, they are agile and adventurous and they are very fast runners.
It wasn't until 1909 that Americans heard of the superior sled dogs bred in Siberia/Russia, as they first competed in the All-Alaskan sweepstakes race , an extremely popular race between Nome and Candle, a race that covered 408 miles. Most where not impressed by the small dogs, Though one racer took extreme interest and imported 70 dogs to train for the 1910 race. Charles Fox Maule Ramsay entered three teams and came first, second and fourth- totally dominating the race. Most huskies entered in the races and with great success was bred by Leonard Seppala.
In 1925 Togo led his team 650 miles from Nenana to Nome carrying Diphtheria serum. During World War II, the breed furthered its heroic image by serving in the U.S. Army's search and rescue teams.
The Siberian Husky earned AKC recognition in 1930, and the Siberian Husky Club of America was founded in 1938.
