The origins of the Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky is native to Eastern Siberia where the Chukchi raised it because it best suited their needs. They were looking for dogs that were fast, docile, peaceful and above all who would have had a real pleasure in pulling a sled. Dogs that did not have these characteristics were removed. Selected dogs were bred with great care and attention.
The Chukchi eventually obtained, thanks to the selection of medium-sized dogs, with a thick undercoat, fast and robust: the Siberian Husky.

In the 15th century, the Russian army decided to invade Siberian territories. The Chukchi always fled further north on their sleighs pulled by their Siberian huskies. They managed to flee the army. Thanks to their dogs, despite many losses, they never admitted defeat. This story lasted nearly 200 years.

It was then that in 1837, the territory of the Chukchi obtained independence from all tribute due to the state.

 

It was during the gold rush that huskies were discovered by the Americans. The gold seekers immediately learned from the natives to move on sleds pulled by dogs. They thought themselves too clever to use these small dogs with pointed muzzles and erect ears, whose appearance suggested that they would never have enough strength and speed. So they chose larger dogs. As gold could only be prospected during a few months of the year, researchers created entertainment for themselves. This is where the sled races began, but without Nordic dogs, including "All Alaska Sweepstakes".

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The following year, a team of Siberian huskies was at the starting line of the race to everyone’s ridicule. It was William Goosak, who had bought 9 dogs from the Chukchi. Everyone knew that Scooty Allan would be the winner. This musher had previously beaten many competitors. His pack arrived first, but was followed very closely by the team of "Siberian rats" (nickname of the huskies), which arrived 3rd. The dogs of Goosak were still in great shape and thought only one thing: to leave. The audience was really impressed. Maule Ramsay then bought 70 dogs from the Chukchi and began training them for the next year’s race. His three teams ranked 1st, 2nd, and 4th. After that day, no one was left to fight for the dogs of the North.

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In 1925 there was a big epidemic of Diphtheria. Leonard Seppala and his team of Siberian huskies managed to arrive in time to bring the serum against Diphtheria. Dogs were considered heroes, and many lives were saved because of them. A monument was dedicated to the head dog of the team: Togo, despite the name of Balto appearing on the statue (this is an error). In memory of this event is held every year one of the greatest races in the world: the Iditarod.

In 1930, the American Kennel Club officially recognized the breed of Siberian Husky.

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In 1970, Siberian huskies were imported.

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In 1972, this breed arrived in France. In only eight years, its population climbed to 25,000 individuals. Prized for its wild beauty, its wolf look, the husky is a victim of a very large number of abandonments. He was bought by people who knew nothing of his needs and character. Intensive farming has developed to meet the high demand, it has of course damaged both physical and mental quality of huskies.

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In 1973, the first inscriptions took place at the LOF.

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In 1992, affiliation of the Siberian Husky France.