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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Golden retrievers and Siberian huskies may sit side by side on America’s list of most beloved dogs, but they were built for very different worlds. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 In general, dogs with thick, double-layered coats of fur, such as Siberian huskies, Newfoundlands, and samoyeds, are the most cold tolerant. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2025 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 Unfortunately, Hardin lost his furry companion, a Siberian husky named Jake, a couple of years ago, after 13½ years of being together. — Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025 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

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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