Alaskan husky biography of abraham

Dog breed

The Alaskan husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog, developed specifically for its performance as such.^[1][2][3]

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,^[4] the Yukon Quest,^[5] and the Finnmarkslopet.

Description

The Alaskan husky is not an officially recognized breed by any kennel club, nor does it have a formal breed standard.^[6] Unlike breeds developed for the show ring, the Alaskan husky is instead a product of careful selection for desirable sled dog traits from various other breeds, such as aptitude for pulling, endurance, speed, intelligence, appetite, and tolerance of extreme weather.^[7][8] As a result of this specific and mindful performance-only based breeding, DNA studies show that