husky
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- Husky
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- Alaskan Husky
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Encyclopedic overview
12 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Characteristics
- Breeds
- Alaskan husky
- Labrador Husky
- Mackenzie River Husky
- Sakhalin Husky
- Siberian Husky
- See also
- References
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thumb|Dogsled huskies at rest after racing
Husky is a general term for a type of dog used in the polar regions, primarily and specifically for work as sled dogs. It also refers to a traditional northern type, notable for its cold-weather tolerance and overall hardiness. Modern racing huskies that maintain arctic breed traits (also known as Alaskan huskies) represent an ever-changing crossbreed of the fastest dogs.
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