Husky Jack

The name Husky Jack is a combination of the names of the dog’s two parent breeds: the Siberian Husky and the Jack Russell Terrier. Siberian Huskies were sled dogs in arctic regions of the world and were known for being companions and helpers to the Chukchi people thousands of years ago. Famous as well for a live saving expedition during an diphtheria epidemic in the early 1900’s, the sled pulling Huskies were heroes to all as they delivered serum to the sick through grueling circumstances. Later, they served in the United States Army’s search and rescue teams, and were recognized by the AKC in 1930. Today, the Siberian Husky is one of the most popular arctic breeds. The Husky Jack’s other parent, the Jack Russell Terrier, has a broad genetic makeup and was originally known as the “Fox Terrier”. Jack Russell Terriers were first bred from several small “working” dogs in England during the mid to late 1800s for hunting. The breed eventually migrated to the United States in the 1930s with a wave of immigration. During this time, disagreements between American and English breeders resulted in the evolution of two breed variations: the “English” version, which has longer legs and was renamed the “Parson Jack Russell Terrier” and the “American” version. Nonetheless, Jack Russell Terriers became very popular in North America during the mid-1900s. The breed experienced a renaissance in the 1990s when it starred in long running TV shows like “Frasier” and “Wishbone.” The hybrid combination of the Siberian Husky and the Jack Russell Terrier is relatively new and there is no known date of the Husky Jack’s origin. Still, this breed is likely to have been bred for decades and is loved for its lively personality by many.