Baffinland Husky

A sled dog from Canada. It is medium-sized, sturdy, muscular, and heavy-boned, with a shorter muzzle, longer back, and unusually bushy tail compared with related breeds. It stands about 66 cm and weighs about 36–39 kg.

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Size
medium
Life
66 years
Group
Working
Origin
Canada

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Reference source
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Open source
Reviewed Oct 10, 2026

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