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Name	Alaskan Husky	Mackenzie River Husky	Sakhalin Husky
Origins	United States	United States Canada	Japan Russia
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Group	Sled Dogs	Sled Dogs	Extinct
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Husky	River Husky	Karafuto Dog Karafuto-Ken
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky? Which is the smallest dog, Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	Medium	Large Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Mackenzie River Husky? Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky weight comparison:	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)	63-104 pounds (29-47 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	83.5 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky? Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky height comparison:	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	26-29 inches (66-74 cm)	Male: 22-25 inch (57-64 cm), Female: 21.5-24 inch (55-62 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (56 cm)	27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 23.5 inch (60.5 cm), Female: 23 inch (58.5 cm)

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$1000-$1500	Unavailable
Availability Which is easier to get, Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Mackenzie River Husky is a commonly available dog breed.	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Mackenzie River Husky dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Sakhalin Husky dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs are easy to train. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky? Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky behavior/temperament comparison:	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive	Independent Intelligent Dominant Eager Trustworthy	Active Independent Friendly Outgoing Affectionate Loyal Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Mackenzie River Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky?	Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Mackenzie River Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Sakhalin Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky social needs comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky playfulness comparison:	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Mackenzie River Husky is a playful breed. See more.	The Sakhalin Husky is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky?	Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Mackenzie River Husky barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Sakhalin Husky barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Mackenzie River Husky breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Sakhalin Husky breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Mackenzie River Husky dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Sakhalin Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Husky bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mackenzie River Husky bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Sakhalin Husky bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Mackenzie River Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Sakhalin Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky mouthiness comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky?	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Mackenzie River Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Sakhalin Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky health problems comparison:	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Mackenzie River Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Sakhalin Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Alaskan Husky, Mackenzie River Husky and Sakhalin Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Mackenzie River Husky: 13 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Sakhalin Husky: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky?	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Mackenzie River Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Sakhalin Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky? Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky energy level comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Sakhalin Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	Alaskan Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Mackenzie River Husky has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Sakhalin Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky coat comparison:	Dense	Thick Straight	Fine Dense Thick
Colors What are the original Alaskan Husky, Mackenzie River Husky and Sakhalin Husky color?	Black Gray White Blonde Orange	Black & White Black & White & Grey	Black Cream Biscuit Russet
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky? Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky grooming comparison:	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Mackenzie River Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Sakhalin Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky? Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or {name3 shedding:	Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately. See more.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs shed above average. See more.	Sakhalin Husky dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky?	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Mackenzie River Husky has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Sakhalin Husky has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Mackenzie River Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Sakhalin Husky is an average drooler. See more.

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Sakhalin Husky dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky?	Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Mackenzie River Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Sakhalin Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky?	No Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Mackenzie River Husky dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Sakhalin Husky dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mackenzie River Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Sakhalin Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Mackenzie River Huskys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Sakhalin Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Alaskan Husky or Mackenzie River Husky or Sakhalin Husky? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky?	Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mackenzie River Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Sakhalin Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Alaskan Husky and Mackenzie River Husky and Sakhalin Husky have?	4-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	1-7 puppies
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Alaskan Husky vs Mackenzie River Husky vs Sakhalin Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No data available	No data available

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