alaskan husky

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Definition of alaskan husky in English English dictionary

(Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) The Alaskan Husky is not so much a breed of dog as it is a type or a category. It falls short of being a breed in that there is no preferred type and no restriction as to ancestry; it is defined only by its purpose, which is that of a highly efficient sled dog. That said, dog drivers usually distinguish between the Alaskan Husky and “hound crosses”, so perhaps there is informal recognition that the Alaskan Husky is expected to display a degree of northern dog type. Specializations in type exist within the breed, such as freighting dogs (Mackenzie River Husky), sprint Alaskans, and distance Alaskans

Hyphenation

A·las·kan hus·ky

Turkish pronunciation

ıläskın hʌski

Pronunciation

/əˈlaskən ˈhəskē/ /əˈlæskən ˈhʌskiː/