The Husky's name may be the result of linguistic confusion. It is believed the Eskimos were referred to as "Eskys,"; this abbreviation might have been applied to their dogs, resulting in "Husky." The term "Husky" goes back in written record to 1850.

In 1925, Huskies were responsible for saving the Alaskan city of Nome from a diptheria epidemic. Called the "Serum run," a team of Huskies ran the lifesaving serum to Nome, effectively rescuing the city's inhabitants.

Huskies are a very vocal breed, with a howl that can be heard up to ten miles away!