Siberian husky

noun

Si·​be·​ri·​an husky sī-ˈbir-ē-ən- How to pronounce Siberian husky (audio)
: any of a breed of medium-sized thick-coated compact dogs that were developed in Siberia for use as sled dogs and that have erect ears and a bushy tail

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The Siberian husky-Pomeranian cross has amassed millions of social media followers around the world and is a contender for $10,000 and other prizes in The Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards competition. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026 The six-month-old red Siberian husky, who was named Aimee after the Erie police dispatcher who took the call, was found in a crate under a bridge on Monday night as sub-zero windchills battered the area. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026 Only certain dogs – like Siberian huskies, Bernese Mountain dogs, and St. Bernards – are built for extreme cold. Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Keani, 3, a female Siberian husky, was brought to participate by her owner Mary Hanner of Marengo. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Siberian husky

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1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Siberian husky was in 1930

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“Siberian husky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Siberian%20husky. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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Siberian husky

noun
Si·​be·​ri·​an husky sī-ˌbir-ē-ən- How to pronounce Siberian husky (audio)
: any of a breed of medium-sized dogs that were developed to pull sleds and that have a thick coat and a bushy tail

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