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    Siberian Huskies

    How many legs are there total in a six dog racing team at the starting gate?Siberian Huskies

      26. There are 4 legs on each of the six dogs (24) and 2 legs for the driver.

    Does a husky howl most closely resemble a wolf or a coyote howl?Siberian Huskies

      wolf. We have coyotes in our backyard and our dogs try to talk to them - but it's like they're speaking another language!

    What word is 'husky' thought to be derived from?Siberian Huskies

      Esky. 'Esky' is a form of Eskimo.

    Above what height can a male dog be disqualified, according to the AKC?Siberian Huskies

      23 1/2 inches. The space is measured at the 'withers' which is the space where the neck joins the shoulder.

    Who wrote 'The New Complete Siberian Husky'?Siberian Huskies

      Michael Jennings. Michael Jennings is considered to be one of the most knowledgable people on Siberian Huskies.

    In what year was the first Siberian Husky brought to Alaska?Siberian Huskies

      1908. William Goosak was the man who brought them over.

    Who was the first to win the All Alaska Sweepstakes with an all Siberian team?Siberian Huskies

      John Johnson. He was known as John 'Iron Man' Johnson. Fox Maule Ramey owned the team.

    In what year did an all Siberian Husky team win the All Alaska Sweepstakes?Siberian Huskies

      1910. Although Siberian Huskies are not an extremely old breed of dog, they were old enough to win in 1911.

    What is the name of the people who developed the Siberian Husky?Siberian Huskies

      Chukchi. The Chukchi are a people native to the mid and north-east of Russia.

    True or false, Siberian Huskies are part-dog, part-wolf?All about Siberian Huskies

      f. Because they look more 'wolfy' (and are sometimes used to portray wolves in films) it is a common misconception that they are more closely related to the wolf than any other dog.

    Huskies belong to which group of dogs?All about Siberian Huskies

      Spitz. Other dogs in the Spitz group include the Akita, the Samoyed, the Keeshond and the Alaskan Malamute.

    Do the ears of a Siberian Husky stand erect (up) or lay flat (down)?All about Siberian Huskies

      up. Siberian Huskies ears stand up like those of a cat.

    Siberian Huskies can be which colours?All about Siberian Huskies

      All of these (White, Grey and white, Red and white). Siberian Huskies come in a huge array of colours and markings. Their eyes can also be blue, brown, amber or odd.

    True or false, Siberian Huskies have little or no 'doggy' odour?All about Siberian Huskies

      t. Siberian Huskies are very clean dogs, requiring little grooming or bathing, except during shedding times, when they will fill your home with more hair than you thought possible!

    True or false, Siberian Huskies are often untrustworthy (prone to running off) off the lead?All about Siberian Huskies

      t. Many Siberian Huskies cannot be let off their leads unless in an enclosed space. They are very independant dogs and do most things (including coming back to you) on their own terms.

    Siberian Huskies are most commonly used for?All about Siberian Huskies

      Sledding. Huskies are one of the best known sledding dogs, others are Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds, and Eskimo Dogs. Although Huskies are only a medium sized dog, they are very strong, and able to pull sleds over long distances.

    True or False, Siberian Huskies make excellent guard dogs?All about Siberian Huskies

      f. The Siberian Husky is extremely gregarious, and will greet an intruder with the same love and affection as any other visitor to your home! On top of that, they do not bark very often either. The only thing that may put an intruder off is their size and wolf-like appearance.

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