Dog breed

Sakhalin Husky

Origin: Japan

Also known as: Karafuto-Ken

The Sakhalin Husky is a critically endangered landrace and sled laika associated with Sakhalin Island and adjacent areas. They are also known as 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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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakhalin_Husky
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39232

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