The Siberian Husky, Samoyed , and Alaskan Malamute are all breeds directly descended from the original "sled dog.”  Recent DNA analysis confirms that the Siberian is one of the oldest breeds of dog .

The term " husky" is a corruption of the nickname " Esky", which was once applied to the Eskimos, and subsequently to their dogs.   Eskimo dog were once found throughout the Northern Hemisphere from Siberia to Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Labrador, and Baffin Island. 

In 1930, the last Siberians were exported as the Soviet government closed the borders of Siberia to external trade. The same year saw recognition of the Siberian Husky by the American Kennel Club.

Today’s Siberian Huskies registered in North America are largely the descendants of the 1930 Siberia imports, and of Leonhard Seppala ’s dogs.

Siberian Huskies are still used as sled dogs in sled dog racing . Siberians are popular in races restricted to purebreds and are faster than other pure sled dog breeds such as the Samoyed , and the slower but much stronger Alaskan Malamute .

Today the breed tends to divide along lines of "racing" Siberians and "show" Siberians. Racing Siberians tend to have more leg to enable them more reach when running. Show Siberians tend to be a bit smaller.

Apart from sled racing, Siberians are very popular for recreational mushing and are also used for dog-packing and hiking.  Due to the lack of snow in our area, our dogs are mainly run on local trails using specially designed scooters, with two wheels for one or two dogs, or three-wheeled rigs for three or more dogs (the sport is called urban or dryland mushing).

This is a great hobby and sport for our dogs and gives them the opportunity to do what they were originally bred to do!

Aside from urban mushing, which we mostly do during the winter months, our dogs also partake in hiking, pack walks, beach outings, pool parties, camp-outs, kayaking, dog park socials and we also really, really enjoy taking them to visit snow as often as possible!

The purpose of this meetup group is to provide you and your dog(s) the opportunity to get the physical exercise they NEED to live a happy and well balanced lifestyle. 

Huskies are pack animals. They crave companionship and like to feel like they are part of the family. Therefore this group is all about exercising our dogs and giving them they opportunity for social interaction, which can sometimes be lacking in a normal busy human household.

  ***** PLEASE DO NOT use this group as a means for finding a Breeding Mate or as a resource for Selling Puppies. However, we do welcome notification of Huskies in shelters or rescue groups that are in need for forever families.*****

Thank you so much for joining us!!

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For more on Urban Mushing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0csd3XMJBw

While this group is geered towards the Siberian Husky Breed, any breed that interested in the sport of urban mushing, or looking for a more active lifestyle for their dog, is welcomed to join!