The Siberian Husky was originated by the Chukchi people of northeastern Asia as an endurance sled dog. When changing conditions forced these semi-nomadic natives to expand their hunting grounds, they responded by developing a unique breed of sled dog, which met their special requirements and upon which their very survival depended. The Chukchis needed a sled dog capable of travelling great distances at a moderate speed, carrying a light load in low temperatures with a minimum expenditure of energy. Research indicates that the Chukchis maintained the purity of their sled dogs through the 19th century and these dogs were the sole and direct ancestors of the breed known today as the Siberian Husky.

Shortly after 1900 Americans in Alaska began to hear accounts of this superior strain of sled dog in Siberia. The first team of Siberian Huskies made its appearance in the All Alaska Sweepstakes Race of 1909. The following year a large number of them were imported to Alaska by Fox Maule Ramsay and his team, driven by John "Iron Man" Johnson, won that gruelling 400 mile race in 1910. For the next decade Siberian Huskies, particularly those bred and raced by Leonhard Seppala, captured most of the racing titles in Alaska, where the rugged terrain was ideally suited to the endurance capabilities of the breed.

In 1925 the city of Nome, Alaska was stricken by a diphtheria epidemic and supplies of anti-toxin were urgently needed. Many sled dog drivers, including Leonhard Seppala were called upon to relay the life-saving serum to Nome by dog team. This heroic Serum Run focused attention upon Siberian Huskies, and Seppala brought his dogs to the United States on a personal appearance tour. While there, he was invited to compete in sled dog races in New England where the sport had already been introduced. The superior racing ability and delightful temperament of Seppal's Siberian Huskies won the respect and the hearts of the New England sportsmen. It was through the efforts of these pioneer fanciers that the breed was established in the United States and AKC recognition was granted in 1930.

The Siberian Husky is naturally friendly and gentle in temperament. He is alert, intelligent and tractable and may readily be trained for almost any kind of work. He is by nature fastidiously clean and free from the body odours that many dense coated breeds have. Remarkable for his adaptability to all kinds of living conditions, the Siberian Husky can be an enjoyable companion in country or city. He has rapidly endeared himself to dog fanciers everywhere by his versatility, striking beauty and amiable disposition.