History of Siberian Husky

The breed originated about 3000 years ago from the Chiukchi tribe.

The Siberian Husky came to America from Asia ,Eastern Siberia. Its arrival is linked to the Gold Rush at the turn of the century, when the only means of transport was the dog sled due to the harsh weather conditions. Many different dogs were tried, but very few were up to the task.

During the Gold Rush in America, sled dog races, where speed, reliability and endurance were very important, became increasingly popular.The popularity of the Siberian Husky was due to the fact that in 1909, a Russian fur trader, Goosak, entered his team of 9 Siberian Huskies in the "All Alaskan Sweeptakes".

The carriage was driven by Turstrup. The Alaskan dogs of the time were heavier and larger. Goosak's team of Siberian huskies looked frail and weak next to them, which was not encouraging.Many laughed and made sarcastic remarks calling them "Siberian rats" but the surprise was not to be.....Remek ran a time and crossed the finish line ahead of many competitors.

Although they didn't win, their surprising result caught the attention of Alaskans.

The following year in 1910, three teams of Siberian Huskies competed in the race and the result was one first, one second and one fourth place. They were a huge success! The interest in them grew even more and more and more people imported the breed.

The serum race:

In the winter of 1925, an epidemic of diffteria broke out in Nome. Due to the harsh weather conditions, only a dog sled team was able to deliver the serum to the site. The 658-mile trip, which took the US Postal Service 25 days, was completed in 5.5 days by the "serum shifter". The last relay driver was Gunner Kason, who arrived in town on February 2, 1925.

However, the longest distance was not covered by him, but by Lonard Seppala and his dogs. He and his team covered 340 miles compared to an average of 50-55 miles for the other teams.

In their honour and memory, the great Alaskan 1049 mile Iditarod Trail race is held every year.

Leonard Seppala dedicated his entire life to sledding and dedicated Siberian Husky breeding, and has become synonymous with the Siberian Husky over the years.

In 1930, the American Kennel Club officially recognized the breed and the American Siberian Husky Club was formed, which in 1932 issued the first official breed standard.

The breed's reputation is also due to the Monadnock and Chinook kennels whose main objective was to breed Huskies that would be suitable for both sport and beauty shows. The success of their work is proven by the fact that their dogs have not only been the founders of the show kennels of today, but also by the fact that many competition teams have bred their dogs.

The first Siberian Husky arrived in Hungary in 1985.  Attila Jankovics (Amulett Kennel), was the naturalizer of the breed and the father of the Hungarian sled dog sport.

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Source of the photo of Attila Jankovics, the breed's naturalizer: http://extremlife.hu/