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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@AndyCarolan Ideally I would like an Alaskan Malamute...but those seem to be a mix of Husky and Alaskan...they look beautiful!
MarlaPena (Marla Pena) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:15:44 -0000
@AndyCarolan Ideally I would like an Alaskan Malamute...but those seem to be a mix of Husky and Alaskan...they look beautiful!
(this is the true reason why it's not always good to mix your breeds...Alaskan Husky + Flat Coated Retriever = dog who makes funny noises!)
vintageflapper (Meg A.) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:26:02 -0000
(this is the true reason why it's not always good to mix your breeds...Alaskan Husky + Flat Coated Retriever = dog who makes funny noises!)
@Bohemian88 Also Streak, Alaskan Husky, is a rescue who was abused & starved originally, so she has issues...she's scared when we're upset.
vintageflapper (Meg A.) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:23 -0000
@Bohemian88 Also Streak, Alaskan Husky, is a rescue who was abused & starved originally, so she has issues...she's scared when we're upset.
@Bohemian88 (oddly enough, my Alaskan Husky, Streak, actually *does* give hugs, but she's not feeling huggy today. Boo.)
vintageflapper (Meg A.) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:50:39 -0000
@Bohemian88 (oddly enough, my Alaskan Husky, Streak, actually *does* give hugs, but she's not feeling huggy today. Boo.)
i want an Alaskan Malamute husky!
jo_eatsnonstop (Joana Christabel L) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:31:35 -0000
i want an Alaskan Malamute husky!
So we have a puppy now. She's a Siberian Husky with brown eyes. Or an Alaskan Malamute. I don't know if I should love her.
LovePlus2 (Myriam Garcia) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:17:31 -0000
So we have a puppy now. She's a Siberian Husky with brown eyes. Or an Alaskan Malamute. I don't know if I should love her.

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