The Siberian traces its origin to the Chukchi people of northeastern Asia. They were semi-nomadic people who needed a lightweight sled dog that could carry a light load over long distances. The Americans heard about these excellent sled dogs, when they first ran in the All Alaska Sweepstakes Race in 1909. However, these greatest fame for this breed came in 1925 when the people of Nome, Alaska were stricken by an epidemic of diphtheria and the medication could only get there with a relay of sled teams and this historic Serum Run was what brought the Siberian to the attention of fans across the country. In 1930 the AKC recognized the breed and during WWII, they served with excellence in the Army's Arctic Search and Rescue of the Air Transport Command. As a breed, the Siberian Husky is noted for a gentle temperament but an independent roaming nature which means that as pets they do best getting supervision when outdoors. They are very clean dogs that adapt themselves to almost any home.
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