The medium-long coat comes in all colors, from black to pure white. It requires regular grooming and sheds seasonally. The head may have a variety of markings. The Siberian Husky is naturally friendly and gentle in temperament, but also alert and outgoing. He loves to run, and must be kept under control at all times.
Huskies value the company of people and other dogs.
Although very alert, they often lack the aggressive or protective tendencies that make for a good watchdog. Versatile and with amiable dispositions, they make wonderful companions. The Siberian Husky was originated by the Chukchi people of Northeastern Asia as an endurance sled dog. When changing conditions forced these seminomadic natives to expand their hunting grounds, they responded by developing a unique breed of sled dog, which met their special requirements and upon which their very survival depended. The Chukchis needed a sled dog capable of traveling great distances at a moderate speed, carrying a light load in low temperatures with a minimum expenditure of energy.