Alaskan Huskies
Alaskan Huskies are usually somewhat larger than Siberian Huskies. Alaskan Huskies are usually leaner in build than Siberians. Siberians often have blue or any combination of blue and brown eyes, whereas Alaskan Huskies often have brown eyes. Alaskan Huskies are primarily bred as working dogs.
They have greater endurance in sled racing than Siberian Huskies. Every year in March, Nome hosts the finish of one of the toughest sled dog races in the world.
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is a 1,049 mile trek through some of the most extreme wilderness in the country. The first Iditarod race was held in 1973 and has been extremely popular ever since. During the finish of the race Nome’s population grows by approximately 1,000 people.
The race teams consist of 16 sled dogs and a human musher. Usually, 50 to 70 teams mush across the Alaska wilderness, from Willow to the remote western town of Nome, in hopes of becoming top dog. It's not unusual for some dogs to drop out during the race; each team must finish with at least six dogs pulling the sled.
Alaskan Huskies
Alaskan Huskies are usually somewhat larger than Siberian Huskies. Alaskan Huskies are usually leaner in build than Siberians. Siberians often have blue or any combination of blue and brown eyes, whereas Alaskan Huskies often have brown eyes. Alaskan Huskies are primarily bred as working dogs.
They have greater endurance in sled racing than Siberian Huskies. Every year in March, Nome hosts the finish of one of the toughest sled dog races in the world.
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is a 1,049 mile trek through some of the most extreme wilderness in the country. The first Iditarod race was held in 1973 and has been extremely popular ever since. During the finish of the race Nome’s population grows by approximately 1,000 people.
The race teams consist of 16 sled dogs and a human musher. Usually, 50 to 70 teams mush across the Alaska wilderness, from Willow to the remote western town of Nome, in hopes of becoming top dog. It's not unusual for some dogs to drop out during the race; each team must finish with at least six dogs pulling the sled.