The Siberian Husky (Russian: Сибирский хаски, tr. Sibirskiy khaski) is a medium-sized working dog breed. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. Siberian Huskies originated in Northeast Asia where they are bred by the Chukchi people for sled-pulling, guarding, and companionship. It is an active, energetic, resilient breed, whose ancestors lived in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic. William Goosak, a Russian fur trader, introduced them to Nome, Alaska during the Nome Gold Rush, initially as sled dogs. Siberian Huskies come in a variety of colors and patterns, usually with white paws and legs, facial markings, and tail tip. This pattern is often associated with health issues and impure breeding. The Siberian Husky, Samoyed, and Alaskan Malamute are all breeds directly descended from the original sled dog.
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