The Alaskan Husky is not so much a breed of dog as it is a type or a category. It falls short of being a breed in that there is no preferred type and no restriction as to ancestry; it is defined only by its purpose, which is that of a highly efficient sled dog. However, many people dog racers are pushing for the American Kennel Club to recognize the breed. That said, dog drivers usually distinguish between the Alaskan Husky and “hound crosses”, so perhaps there is informal recognition that the Alaskan Husky is expected to display a degree of northern dog type.

The Alaskan is the sled dog of choice for world-class dogsled racing sprint competition. None of the purebred northern breeds can match it for sheer racing speed. Demanding speed-racing events such as the Fairbanks (Alaska) Open North American Championship and the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous are invariably won by teams of Alaskan huskies, or of Alaskans crossed with hounds or gundogs. Hounds are valued for their toughness and endurance. Winning speeds often average more than 19 miles per hour (31 km/h) over three days' racing at 20 to 30 miles (32 to 48 km) each day. On the rare occasion when purebred teams are entered in such races, they nearly always finish last.

Alaskan huskies that fulfill the demanding performance standards of world-class dogsled racing can be extremely valuable. A top-level racing lead dog can bring $10,000-15,000.

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still trying to think of a new name! she's alaskan husky&lab...
dusty721 (sue scheuer) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:15:29 -0000
still trying to think of a new name! she's alaskan husky&lab...
@freyerj I have a husky and an Alaskan malamute
sinsynthetic (sinsynthetic) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:23:00 -0000
@freyerj I have a husky and an Alaskan malamute
Were as the big dog Kimba (who's an Alaskan Husky) Bloddy loves the snow more than i do if that's even possible! ;)
Jamstaa (Jamie Matley) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:16:05 -0000
Were as the big dog Kimba (who's an Alaskan Husky) Bloddy loves the snow more than i do if that's even possible! ;)
New post: what are the differences between a Siberian Husky and an Alaskan Malamute? (http://bit.ly/8P0ekY) http://bit.ly/8P0ekY
sickpupp (SickPuppies) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:08:57 -0000
New post: what are the differences between a Siberian Husky and an Alaskan Malamute? (http://bit.ly/8P0ekY) http://bit.ly/8P0ekY
Quando eu tiver minha casa com um jardim gigante, vou ter três cachorros: um Alaskan Malamute, um Australian Shepherd e um Siberian Husky!
iusemouthwash (Priscila M.) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:13:16 -0000
Quando eu tiver minha casa com um jardim gigante, vou ter três cachorros: um Alaskan Malamute, um Australian Shepherd e um Siberian Husky!
@princess_louise I am arranging for team of Alaskan husky sled dogs to bring you provisions to tide you over during snowfall.
Martyofnewyawk (Marty Edelstein) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:00:41 -0000
@princess_louise I am arranging for team of Alaskan husky sled dogs to bring you provisions to tide you over during snowfall.

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