Iditarod Siberian Huskys
By: Gabby B, Jack L, Julia D Pd:1/5 Date: 3/11/15
Used Today
- Siberia- origination
- Relates to alaskan malamute
- American Eskimo Dog- relates
- Samoyed-relates
People's Opinions
- Owners need patience and tolerance for training and teaching
- Not exersized will become restless
- People think of them as trained athletes, family pets, and friends
- Show signs of leadership through puppyhood
- Must pace dog before they race
Why Their Qualified To Be Sled Dogs
- playful and good athletes
- alert and strong
- honest and quick-tempered
- always want to be active
- thick coats are helpful in cold conditions
Apperance/Attitude
- Graceful/quick
- nor watch dog or guard dog
- think, soft, double coated
- colors-gray, tan, black, and with white markings
- weight is 35-60 pounds
- 20-23 inches tall
- honest, curious,hardworking, friendly, and have a positive attidute , hardly driven, and good atheletes
Interesting Facts
- Most dogs dont want to lead
- Tails are upturned
- Generates or pulling sleds
- Served as sled dogs
- Muscular
- Left alone they will become destructive
- must be vaccinated before a race
- have to be drug tested to make sure their are no cheaters
Work Cited
- "Siberian husky." World Book Student. World Book, 2015. Web. 12 Mar. 2015.
- A Sled Dog Life." Iditarod. Scholastic Inc., 2015. Web. 04 Mar. 2015.
- Howe, John. "Siberian Husky." Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier Online, 2015. Web. 12 Mar. 2015.