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Sakhalin Husky

Also known as Karafuto Ken, Sakhalin Laika, Gilyak Laika.

Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, France

Sakhalin 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 · Italy

Family and relatives

Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · Iceland

Place 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.