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"Dashing through the snow...
Although Siberian Huskies may look like wolves, they are actually purebred dogs.
In fact, DNA proves that they are one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. The Chukchi people of Siberia originally bred them as endurance sled dogs. Some claim their delightful temperament is a result of their ancestry.
The Chukchi people revered these dogs and treated them with great respect, treating them almost as family members. ",
"Just in the nick of time!
In 1925, a diphtheria epidemic broke out in the remote town of Nome, Alaska, threatening the town’s population. The town was isolated and difficult to get to, so doctors had trouble getting the serum to the people.
They decided to send the serum by dog sled, powered by Siberian Huskies. The heroic dogs were able to make the 600-mile trek and save the town.
Their heroism brought prominence to the dogs, and earned them recognition from the American Kennel Club as a distinct breed in 1930.",
"Run Forest! Run!
Although beloved as a pet and comfortable around people, there is one instinct that the Siberian Husky has never shed. They have a very strong run instinct.
Bred as sled dogs, Siberian Huskies will run at the first chance they get, whether domesticated or not. Owners must be careful to never give the Siberian Husky unrestrained freedom; otherwise the dog may become a danger to itself.
But owners must also give these dogs sufficient exercise or they’re likely to become frustrated and underdeveloped.",
"R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
Most dogs brought to the US are conventional, well-established breeds shipped across the Atlantic. But not the Siberian Husky. They came across the thin strip of icy water between Siberia and Alaska.
No one paid much attention to the dogs and even belittled them by calling them ‘Siberian rats.’ This quickly changed after they placed third in the All Alaska Sweepstakes race and once helped save a town from an epidemic by bringing it a life-saving serum.
On the heels of these accomplishments, the dogs became revered and have since been very popular among dog owners.",
"Never underestimate your opponent...
A Russian fur trader named William Goosak first imported Siberian Huskies to the US in the early 20th Century.
No one paid much attention to the dogs and laughed when Goosak entered them in the 1909 All Alaska Sweepstakes race. Most believed the dogs too small and weak to compete with larger dogs, and they were given 100-1 odds.
Goosak’s team made a great showing however, placing third. If they had won, the gambling would have broken the Bank of Nome.",
"Sweep the Sweepstakes.
In 1909, Siberian Huskies were entered in their first U.S. dog race - the All Alaska Sweepstakes race. They placed 3rd that year.
In 1910, 3 Siberian Huskies teams entered the same race and managed to take home 1st, 2nd and 4th place. The winning team was led by John “Iron Man’ Johnson in record time.
In 1983 the race was run again to celebrate its 100th Anniversary. The winning team came in 10 hours slower than Iron Man’s team, some 80 years early.",
"Who has the antidote?
Balto was the famous leader of the Siberian Husky team that brought life-saving serum to Nome, Alaska during a diphtheria epidemic in 1925.
The dogs made a heroic journey across 600 miles. It was actually a relay of sorts, led at first by a dog named Togo, then completed by Balto.
A statue of Balto stands in Central Park commemorating all the dogs who made the famous run. ",
"Long shots.
In the early days of the 20th century racing fans constantly underestimated Siberian Huskies.
Since they were so small, especially compared to other racing dogs, no one really thought they could compete in major races, but they usually managed to surprise fans.
In 1909 they ran their first All Alaska Sweepstakes race, and in spite of being a 100-1 shot, they placed 3rd. The next year, 3 Siberian Husky teams ran and placed 1st, 2nd, and 4th. In 1927, they ran in the race in Poland Springs, Maine. Again no one gave them a chance, but they managed to win the race easily by over 7 minutes.
After their early victories, Siberian Huskies became recognized as superior racing dogs and were bred throughout the U.S.",
"A Breed Above.
Perhaps more than 3,000 years ago, the Chukchi people of Siberia needed sled dogs that could travel long distances at good speeds without wasting too much energy. The Siberian Husky is the dog they developed.
Hard working, self-sufficient dogs, they remain comfortable and loyal to people, but also highly individualistic.
A loveable pet, they are not recommended for first time or inexperienced dog owners since their stubborn nature makes them difficult to train.",
"A short leash.
The original breeders of the Siberian Husky were the Chukchi people of Siberia.
The dogs were kept in the house during winter where they were sometimes used almost as a blanket to keep the family warm. But during the summers they ran freely, hunting and playing on their own.
Their primitive instincts are still strong today. They love children and are very loyal but are also highly independent and have the tendency to run at the first chance."];