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Polar Dog, or more commonly know as Husky is a general term for several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs. Huskies were originally used as sled dogs in northern regions but are now also kept as pets. The word "husky" is a corruption of the derogative term "Eskie", also given to the Esquimaux tribes that came into contact with Europeans who made early expeditions into their lands. The most common huskies are the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan Husky.

Huskies are known for commonly having different colored eyes, known as heterochromia. Huskies have thick fur to protect them from the harsh, cold weather.Huskies used in sled races sometimes are pushed very far and some die before the race.Huskies are sometimes counfused with Chow Chows or a Malamute. The temperature must be 0 degrees or they will overheat.Also, when kept in milder climates huskies tend to shed more often than in colder climates.The first husky know was Balto who was a Siberian Husky. Some People do not like huskies due to the fact that they look like wolves.

• Siberian Husky
• Alaskan Malamute
• Greenland Husky
• Mackenzie River Husky
• Sakhalin Husky
• Tamaskan Dog
• List of Husky mascots

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