Alaskan husky
The Alaskan husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog, developed specifically for its performance as such.
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An Alaskan husky resting during a run at Riley Creek Campground in Denali National Park and Preserve, Denali Park, AK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin | United States (Alaska) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Breed status | Not recognized as a breed by any major kennel club. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alaskan huskies are the most commonly used type of dog for competitive sled dog racing, both in short-distance sprint racing as well as long-distance expedition races such as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the Yukon Quest, and the Finnmarkslopet.
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