The Siberian husky is one of the most fascinating breeds in the world, beautiful, clever and full of personality. Here are 15 facts you'll love (and that inspired Pigúiça, the husky from Dogavios!).
Husky fun facts
- Huskies can have two different eye colors (heterochromia), one blue, one brown.
- They were bred by Siberian peoples to pull sleds over long distances.
- They handle extreme cold thanks to a thick double coat.
- They rarely bark, they prefer to howl to communicate.
- They're super social and make terrible guard dogs (they befriend everyone!).
- They have huge energy and love to run.
- They're famous "escape artists", they dig and climb.
- A team of huskies helped deliver medicine to Nome, Alaska in 1925 (the great serum run).
- They "talk" with funny sounds that almost form words.
- They're very clean and groom themselves like cats.
- Puppies are born ready to explore.
- They love their pack, company means everything to them.
- Their coat sheds with the seasons (the famous "blowing").
- They're smart but also stubborn, train with patience!
- Each husky has a unique little face, you can tell them apart at a glance.
From the real husky to Pigúiça
It was this mix of cuteness, courage and energy that inspired Pigúiça, the blue-eyed husky from the book Dogavios. If you love huskies, you'll fall for her adventure in the Magic Garden, and you can even play with her in the free game. 🐾
