Husky

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Husky is a general term for several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs. Because of their strength and stamina, the name "Husky" is popular for products and for sports mascots.

Breeds of sled dog

• Alaskan Husky
• Alaskan Malamute
• Canadian Eskimo Dog
• Eurohound
• Greenland Dog
• Mackenzie River Husky
• Sakhalin Husky
• Samoyed
• Seppala Siberian Sleddog
• Siberian Husky (or Arctic Husky)

Companies

• The Husky Energy company
• The Husky Group Ltd, a manufacturer of refrigeration products primarily in retail applications (i.e. Display fridges) but have since moved into the home market. One of their top products is the "Kule Kube" personal drinks fridge.
• Nickname for the Husqvarna company, manufacturer of power and hand tools, gasoline powered equipment, and motorcycles.
• Husky (Tool manufacturer) Husky makes hand tools and tool boxes in a similar fashion to Craftsman.
• Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd
• Husky (toy company), a brand name used by Corgi Cars

Military

• HMCS Husky, a ship in the Canadian Navy
• Operation Husky for military operations using that name

Aircraft

• The Kaman Aircraft HH-43 Huskie, a helicopter formerly used by the U.S. Military
• Aviat Husky

Mascots of schools

• Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
• Chapin High School
• East Los Angeles College
• Eleanor Roosevelt High School (New York City)
• Hamilton High School
• Harlem High School (Machesney Park, IL)
• Hirschi High School
• John Hersey High School
• Michigan Technological University
• Naperville North High School
• North Hollywood High School
• Northeastern University, Boston
• Northern Illinois University
• Saint Cloud State University
• Saint Mary's University, Halifax
• University of Connecticut
• University of Saskatchewan
• University of Washington
• Reno High School
• Washington High School (Fremont, California)
• Hollencrest Middle School (West Covina, CA)

Other

• Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington
• The Toronto Huskies, a defunct National Basketball Association team
• Ferlin Husky, a country-western singer