Husky dogs are resilient, tough, and beautiful animals. Many of them are raised as working dogs – for pulling sleds and racing. Northern people have relied on husky dogs throughout history; they are loyal, hard working, and can provide great companionship – especially during the cold winters! While they are domesticated (some more than others), the large majority of huskies are outdoor dogs; they can withstand very cold temperatures (colder than -30 degrees celsius) and they often sleep in a small (sometimes insulated) wooden box of a house.
Here is a collection of my favourite images of husky dogs from across the Northwest Territories (Canada’s western Arctic). To view images in full screen and see additional information, click on the image and it will open up with a caption below. I hope you enjoy these northern beauties!
I couldn’t resist from including a picture of my Tika with her husky sled dog friends!
See you next time!
Amazing collection Tawna……..maybe put these together in the fall for a 2016 calendar!!
Thank you Arthur… that’s a great idea, however I’d need to put 2 verticals per page for many of them, as I wouldn’t have enough landscape orientation. Another thing to think about:) But this will likely have to wait until fall of 2016, as I’ll likely be in Africa next fall (or some other foreign continent)! I’ll have to put projects on hold until I get back from my year off.
Wow…these are beautiful & you have captured some amazing dogs. I didn’t realize they are so varied in shapes, colors, sizes & fur. Luv them!
These are beautiful photos and your words were true. It is sometimes hard for people who live in the south to see photos of these animals. They may think it is cruel or perhaps harmful, but if people could open up to the reality of living in the north, they would see how much these dogs are loved and well taken care of. Some of the sled dogs are fed better than some humans. These photos tell a story and are a great representation of the north. Gorgeous dogs!! Well done!