7 Intriguing Siberian Husky Facts - Page 5 of 9

Siberian Huskies originated in Northeast Asia

This breed of dog was originally bred by the Chukchi people who live on the Chukchi Peninsula. This is the easternmost peninsula in Asia located in eastern Siberia in the Russian Federation. The term “husky” is believed to have been derived from the word “Eskimo” which refers to the people living in the Arctic Region. These were referred to as “esky” which gradually turned into “husky” to describe their dogs.