Definition

Noun: 1. A breed of sled dog: A Siberian Husky is a specific breed of working dog originally developed in northeastern Siberia. It is known for its endurance, strength, and ability to pull sleds over long distances in cold climates. 2. A medium-sized, thick-coated dog: This breed is characterized by a dense double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings, often with blue or multi-colored eyes. It is smaller than the related Alaskan Malamute.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Siberian Husky is a popular choice for dog sled racing.
  • Her Siberian Husky has one blue eye and one brown eye.
  • We adopted a Siberian Husky from the animal shelter.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe things related to the breed.
  • She bought a Siberian Husky puppy.
  • The park had a special meet-up for Siberian Husky owners.

Variants and Related Words

• Husky (noun): Often used as a shortened, informal name for the Siberian Husky breed. (Note: "Husky" can also refer more generally to strong, hefty things or a hoarse voice, but in the context of dog breeds, it is strongly associated with the Siberian Husky).
• Sled dog (noun): A general term for any dog used to pull sleds, which includes the Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, and other breeds.

Synonyms

• Sled dog (general category)
• Arctic breed (general category)

Related Phrases

• Husky team: A group of Siberian Huskies or similar dogs trained to pull a sled together.
  • The musher prepared his husky team for the long race.

Noun

1. breed of sled dog developed in northeastern Siberia; they resemble the larger Alaskan malamutes