1. Alaskan Huskies are a mixed bag. The Alaskan Husky is not a purebred, nor is she actually a breed of dog at all.She is defined by her purpose: for use as a sled dog.. She was originally bred in Alaskan villages from a mix of various Northern breeds, including the Siberian Husky, Greyhound, and the German Shorthaired-Pointer.She is still bred today for use as a sled dog in dog sled racing, a ...