Siberian Husky[轻松一下]

白马西北驰

[Original essay is from the Encylopaedia Britannica .]

Siberian Husky



breed of working dog raised in Siberia by the Chukchi people, who valued it as a sled dog, companion, and guard. It was brought to Alaska in 1909 for sled-dog races and soon became established as a consistent winner. A graceful dog with erect ears and a dense, soft coat, the Siberian husky stands 20 to 24 inches (51 to 60 cm) and weighs 35 to 60 pounds (16 to 27 kg). It is usually gray, tan, or black and white, and it may have head markings resembling a cap, mask, or spectacles. The breed, kept pure for hundreds of years in Siberia, is noted for intelligence and a gentle temperament.

Siberian husky. (2007). Encyclop鎑ia Britannica. Encyclop鎑ia Britannica 2007 Ultimate Reference Suite . Chicago: Encyclop鎑ia Britannica.


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西伯利亚哈士奇犬


哈士奇犬是西伯利亚查克奇人驯养的一种工作犬，他们很看重这种犬，把它当作雪撬犬、伙伴和卫士。1909年它被带到阿拉斯加参加雪撬犬赛跑，立即成了长胜将军。哈士奇犬举止优雅，两耳竖起，皮毛浓密柔顺，身高20到24英寸（51到60厘米），体重35到60英磅（16到27公斤）。以灰色、褐色或黑白相间为常见，头部有花纹，形如遮阳帽、面具或眼镜。数百年来，这个品种在西伯利亚保持了血统纯正，因为聪明温顺而享有盛誉。