"Alaskan Husky" or just Alaskan , defines a function more than an actual breed. In fact, it is a crossbreeding of Nordic dogs with other kind of dogs, aiming for physical and mental skills fitted for sled pulling work.

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Historically, this type of crossbreeding was first made in North America (Alaska in particular) in order to create the most suitable and efficient possible dogs for fast transportation in a polar environment. Nordic dogs were crossed with village dogs, hunting and shepherd dogs in order to select and optimize the desired aptitudes.

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The Alaskan is therefore very difficult to describe by its look because puppies from a same litter can all be different looking: color, coat lengh, ears shape, etc. But they can all be defined by their skills of speed, endurance, pulling strength, as well as their sociability and their incredible will to go. That's how they became the best athletes to achieve races longer than a 1000km and polar expeditions alongside mens and womens who  care for them, raise them, cherish them and train them every day.