Siberian Husky. History: The Siberian Husky originated in the United States, but the breed dates back to native Siberian dogs that for centuries had been bred by the Chukchi people for pulling sleds. At the beginning of the twentieth century some specimens were brought to Alaska. Strong and agile despite the inclement climate, the Husky showed its courageous character and strenuous resistance to fatigue in that very period. An episode which set the final seal on the breed dates back to January 1925, when a diphtheria epidemic broke out in Nome, Alaska. Due to the bad weather conditions, moving around was difficult, so a sled relay was organized, pulled by many Siberian Huskies, which managed to transport the anti-diphtheria serum to the city in time, saving a great number of lives. General Appearance: The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog, decidedly robust and compact, with well-developed muscles, which however do not affect the elegance of its bearing. Its furry body, small erect ears and brush tail reveal its Nordic origin. Both for the physical characteristics and for the shape of the muzzle, this dog is classified as a wolf breed. A distinctive trait of the Husky is the color of the eyes which can be brown, amber, or blue tending towards ice. Heterochromia, one eye of a different color from the other, is also possible in this breed.