Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceSakhalin Husky at a glance
- Origin
- Sakhalin Island, Russia
- Appeared
- 1000 to 1900 (uncertain)
- Family
- Asian Spitz
- Type
- Sled dog
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 10 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Living
The name. Named for Sakhalin Island; Karafuto is the Japanese name of its southern half, and "husky" derives from "Eskimo".
Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyFamily and relatives
Same family: Asian Spitz
Alaskan Malamute, American Akita, Chow Chow, Samoyed, Shar Pei, Shiba Inu
Same time, same continent
Afghan Hound, Japanese Chin, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Samoyed
Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · IcelandPlace in time
The Sakhalin Husky appears 1000 to 1900 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Sakhalin Husky is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
