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The All Alaskan Sweepstake (Considered the worlds first professional race) founded by the Nome Kennel Club took place in the spring of 1908 and was held annually until 1917. Two legends of dog mushing participated in the race during those years and won several times, the first being Allan “Scotty” Allan and the second being Leonhard Seppala. Another Norwegian, John Hegness, won the first race in 1908 in front of “Scotty”.

The All Alaskan Sweepstake went from Nome to Candle, each team had about 10 or 20 dogs and it was 650km long.

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in 1909 for sled-dog races and soon became established as a consistent winner. A graceful dog with erect ears and a dense, soft coat, the Siberian husky stands 20 to 24 inches (51 to 61 cm) and weighs 35 to 60 pounds (16 to 27 kg). It is usually gray, tan, or black and white, and it may have head markings resembling a cap, mask, or spectacles. The breed, kept pure for hundreds of years in Siberia, is noted for intelligence and a gentle temperament.

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Siberian Husky dog breeds are intelligent though this does not always translate to obedient and are bred to work, definitely, not a pet for the “couch potato” Arguably one of the most beautiful of all sled dog breeds with their stunning blue eyes, the dog has become increasingly popular. Keep in mind though, these friendly dogs are a challenge and not recommended for the first-time owner resulting in them becoming frequently seen in rescue centres across the country.

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A beautiful breed of dog, Huskies are independent, athletic, and intelligent. They show a balance of power, speed and endurance.

The personality of the Siberian Husky is friendly and gentle. They are also alert and outgoing. They do not act possessive like a guard dog. They are curious, but they are not usually aggressive with other dogs.

The average lifespan for a Siberian Husky is about 12 to 14 years.

Males are from 53 to 60 cm (21 to 23.5 in) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 20 and 27 kg (45 and 60 lbs).

Females are from 51 to 56 cm (20 to 22 in) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 16 and 23 kg (35 and 50 lbs).

A Siberian Husky has a double coat that is thicker than that of most other dog breeds. It has two layers: a dense undercoat and a longer topcoat of short, straight guard hairs. It protects the dogs effectively against harsh Arctic winters, and also reflects heat in the summer. It is able to withstand temperatures as low as −50 to −60 °C (−58 to −76 °F).

Husky colors come in a variety of shades and patterns. Their standard coat combination is white and agouti, black, grey, red, or sable. However, they are known to come in other colors too.

Pure white is perhaps the rarest coat color of Siberian Huskies. This color, or lack thereof, is a result of the complete restriction of pigment and extension of white over the dog’s entire body.

The Siberian Husky has many different eye colors. They can be ice blue, deep blue, green, gray, brown, light brown, or amber. Some dogs have what they call bi-eyes. Where they will have two different colored eyes.

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Siberians gained in popularity with the story of the “Great Race of Mercy,” In the winter the diphtheria epidemic broke out in the isolated town of Nome, Alaska, a relay of dog teams brought life-saving serum from distant Neana. This made dogs Balto and Togo famous. Although Balto is considered the more famous, being the dog that delivered the serum to Nome after running the final 53-mile leg, it was Togo who made the longest run of the relay, guiding his musher Leonhard Seppala on a 91-mile journey that included crossing the deadly Norton Sound to Golovin.

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The story of the “Great Race of Mercy,” the animated film Balto, as the name of Gunnar Kaasen lead dog in his sled team was Balto, although unlike the real dog, Balto the character was portrayed as half wolf in the film. In honor of this lead dog.

A bronze statue of the real Balto that has been displayed in New York City’s Central Park is one of its enduringly popular features.

Modern Siberian Huskies registered in the US are largely the descendants Siberia imports and of Leonhard Seppala’s dogs, particularly Togo.

Huskies were extensively used as sled dogs by the British Antarctic Survey in Antarctica .A bronze monument to all of BAS’s dog teams sits outside its Cambridge headquarters.