Siberian, << sy BIHR ee uhn, >> husky is an Arctic sled dog. It is related to the Alaskan malamute, the American Eskimo dog, and the Samoyed. It originated in Siberia. A graceful, quick dog, the husky is also alert and strong. It has a thick, soft, double coat, with a smooth outer coat and a downy undercoat. It is usually gray, tan, or black, often with white markings. The husky stands about 20 to 23 inches (51 to 58 centimeters) high, and weighs 35 to 60 pounds (16 to 27 kilograms).
