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Siberian husky
breed of dog

Siberian husky

breed of dog



Selected breeds of working dogs
*1 inch = 2.54 centimetres; 1 pound = 0.454 kilogram
Akita Japan 26–28 (24–26) 75–110 or more (same) large-sized; massive, triangular head; curved tail originally bred to hunt bears
Alaskan Malamute U.S. 25 (23) 85 (75) strong, well-muscled body; thick, coarse coat; broad head with triangular ears one of the oldest sled dogs
Bernese Mountain Dog Switzerland 25–27.5 (23–26) 88 (same) large-sized; thick, moderately long coat; black with rust and white markings originally bred to pull carts and drive cows
Boxer Germany 22.5–25 (21–23.5) 60–70 (same) medium-sized; square body; blunt muzzle; cropped ears, long and tapered bred from several breeds, including the Great Dane and Bulldog
Bullmastiff England 25–27 (24–26) 110–130 (100–120) well-muscled body; short, dense coat; large, wrinkled head 60% Mastiff, 40% Bulldog
Doberman Pinscher Germany 26–28 (24–26) 60–88 (same) medium-sized; sleek, muscular body; typically erect ears intelligent breed; quick learner
Great Dane Germany not less than 30, 32+ preferred (not less than 28, 30+ preferred) 120+ (same) regal appearance; large, powerful body; massive, expressive head tallest Mastiff breed
Great Pyrenees Asia 25–32 (same) 90–125 (same) massive, rugged build; white coat bred to be a cattle and sheep guardian; loyal and protective
Newfoundland Canada 28 (26) 130–150 (100–120) large-sized; water-resistant coat; rudderlike tail; webbed feet noted for its lifesaving abilities, particularly in water
Rottweiler Germany 24–27 (22–25) 90–110 (same) compact, powerful body; black with rust markings used as a guard dog and police dog
Saint Bernard Switzerland minimum 27.5 (minimum 25) 110–200 (same) large-sized; red and white coat; powerful head pathfinder and rescue dog
Samoyed Siberia 21–24 (19–21) 50–65 (same) Husky-like; double-coated; white, white and biscuit, cream, or all biscuit in colour people-oriented breed
Siberian Husky northeastern Asia 21–24 (20–22) 45–60 (35–50) medium-sized; brush tail; small, erect ears originally called Chukchi
Siberian husky
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