What is the difference between a Alaskan Husky and a Siberian Husky?
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What is the difference between a Alaskan Husky and a Siberian Husky?
Alaskan huskies are not purebred dogs according to the AKC, while Siberian huskies are. Siberian huskies are usually larger than Alaskan huskies, with longer coats and more variety of both coat and eye colors. Alaskan huskies and Siberian huskies are bred for different lifestyles over time.
Is my husky Siberian or Alaskan?
You can expect a Siberian Husky to reach 40-50 pounds and 22-23 inches tall at the shoulder. Alaskan Huskies reach anywhere from 35 to 60 pounds at maturity, and they usually are shorter than Siberians. However, in both cases, the females stay smaller than males.
Is the Alaskan Husky bigger than Siberian?
Both dogs are medium size, and an interesting thing happens when talking about weight. Even though the Siberian Husky compared to the Alaskan Husky is smaller, the Siberians weigh more. They can reach a maximum of 65 lbs compared to the 55 lbs for the Alaskan. Both breeds sport a double-layered coat of medium length.
How much do Alaskan huskies cost?
Alaskan Husky puppies from a top racing line can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $15,000 each! On the other hand, a healthy Alaskan Husky pup without a racing pedigree from a reputable breeder costs around $1,000 to $1,500.