An Alaskan Husky is not a breed, but rather a category of dog, as all sled dogs fall under the Alaskan Husky. They are known for sled racing and sprinting competitions, and with the inclusion of sighthound in their genetics, the Alaskan Husky has good vision and a strong nose. Physically they resemble Siberian Huskies, with pointy ears and a tail that curls over their backs. However, the Alaskan Husky is larger and leaner, and they have brown eyes which differ from the Siberian Husky’s blue ones. They are known to be affectionate, loyal, but independent.
Alaskan Huskys have a withers height between 23”-26" (58-66 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 40-60 lb (18-27 kg). The Alaskan Husky has an overall body length of roughly 34”-37” (86-94 cm), standing height between 31”-34” (79-86 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-15 years.
An Alaskan Husky is not a breed, but rather a category of dog, as all sled dogs fall under the Alaskan Husky. They are known for sled racing and sprinting competitions, and with the inclusion of sighthound in their genetics, the Alaskan Husky has good vision and a strong nose. Physically they resemble Siberian Huskies, with pointy ears and a tail that curls over their backs. However, the Alaskan Husky is larger and leaner, and they have brown eyes which differ from the Siberian Husky’s blue ones. They are known to be affectionate, loyal, but independent.
Alaskan Huskys have a withers height between 23”-26" (58-66 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 40-60 lb (18-27 kg). The Alaskan Husky has an overall body length of roughly 34”-37” (86-94 cm), standing height between 31”-34” (79-86 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-15 years.
