Origin and use: In the cold and vast wastes of Siberia the Husky was used to haul sleds and herd reindeer by the Chuchi, a nomadic Arctic people, for the last 3000 years.
Height: dog 53 to 60 cm, bitch 51 to 56 cm
Weight: dog 20 to 27 kg, bitch 15 to 22 kg
Temperament: docile, affectionate, kind
Useful information: The dog is virtually odourless and the coat needs very little care though it should be combed with a steel comb during shedding.

Breed clubs:
Siberian Husky Club of Gauteng. PO Box 12550, Elspark, 1418
Secretary Tel. 011 743 2771.
Website: www.siberianhusky.co.za
Pretoria Siberian Husky Club. PO Box 909, Rayton, 1001
Secretary Tel. 082 589 1363

Please note: Should you not have success with any of the above addresses click here for KUSA's address list.

Breeders:

Sources:
The Kennel Union of SA,
FCI Breed Standards,
Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standards,
Guide to the Dogs of the World published by Treasure Press,
The Readers Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs.