Sakhalin Husky

Sakhalin Husky
Stuffed Sakhalin Husky named "Jiro" at the National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo
Other namesKarafuto Ken, Sakhalin Laika, Gilyak Laika, Gilyak Sled Dog
OriginRussia and Japan
Traits
Height 56–66 cm (22–26 in)
Weight 30–40 kg (66–88 lb)
Coat Double
Colour Black, Gray, Brown, White, Russet, Cream, Biscuit
Dog (domestic dog)

The Sakhalin Husky (Japanese: 樺太犬, Karafuto Ken; Russian: Сахалинский хаски; Chinese: 库页犬, Kuye Quan) is a critically endangered landrace and sled laika associated with Sakhalin Island and adjacent areas. They are also known Karafuto Ken, Sakhalin Laika, or Gilyak Laika. While bred primarily as a sled dog, Sakhalin Huskies are also used for hunting bear and fishing. In 1989, there were approximately 20 Sakhalin Huskies remaining on Sakhalin Island.

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