Siberian Husk, a strong, compact and medium sized dog with dense coat is a working dog breed that has its origins in eastern Siberia. Siberian husky was extensively used in the extreme cold Siberian arctic region as sled dog. It was imported from Siberia to Alaska and from there it went across United States and Canada.

Over the years Siberian husky has become popular as family dog and show dog. Siberian husky dog has easily identifiable features such as thick furry double coat, sickle tail and erect triangular ears. Thick and wooly double of Siberian husky can withstand extreme cold temperatures of the order of minus 60 to 70 degrees centigrade. Siberian husky comes in all colors from black to white with peculiar markings on the head and other characteristic pattern generally unfound in other breeds. Qualities of Siberian husky include gentleness, cheerful, mischievous, energetic and friendly with strangers. Siberian husky dogs are preferred as good family companion dog rather than watch dog.