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Workingmedium🌍 United Statespurpose-bred sled dog
Alaskan Husky
Athletic, focused, social, driven
Popularity
626
Performance-bred sled dog; fast, enduring, and thrives running in a team.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
medium double coat suited to endurance work in cold conditions
Colors
varied sled-dog colors and patterns
Male height
23–26 in
Female height
21–24 in
Male weight
45–60 lb
Female weight
35–50 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
5
