Huskies are born and bred to withstand subzero temperatures, near-constant exposure to snow, and biting Arctic winds; they're ...

The histories of sled dogs and humans in the Arctic have been intricately linked for thousands of years, so it is no surprise ...

The massive genomic survey of the Siberian husky has revealed that sled dogs descended from two distinct lineages of Arctic canids and originated in the northeastern Siberian Arctic generations ...

As the name suggests, Siberian Huskies hail from Siberia and they were developed first and foremost to work as sled dogs. It’s why they’re well built and strong, capable of working together in ...

Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one ...

Siberian Huskies are the 12th most popular dog breed in the United States. The Siberian Husky breed originated in northeast Asia. These dogs were kept by the Chukchi people as both family pets and ...

The genome of the 1920s Siberian husky Balto suggests that greater genetic diversity and less inbreeding contribute to better health ...

Learn all about the Siberian husky dog breed including characteristics, behavior, health issues, and more.

From their captivating eyes to their playful personalities there are endless reasons to love Siberian huskies.

Scientists sequenced the genome of Balto, famous sled dog of 1925 “Serum Run” Balto was just part Siberian husky and, contrary to popular legend, not part wolf.

New research examines thousands of years of Arctic sled dog ancestry and reveals when and how Siberian and Alaskan sled dogs' DNA mixed.

New research co-led by Cornell University examines thousands of years of Arctic sled dog ancestry and reveals when and how Siberian and Alaskan sled dogs’ DNA mixed.