Guess what - What race is wanted? | Round 5

I am considered one of the toughest dog breeds in the world

In times gone by, the survival of entire villages depended on me

My breed has been around for over 2000 years

I am not a dog for beginners

I am a working animal

One of my progenitors was "Togo

I can grow very big, originally I was much smaller

I am very strong
I am very fast

I have an enormous hunting instinct - but I am not a hunting dog.

My paws are relatively small

My sense of direction is legendary

I am not suitable as a guard dog

In the right hands I am a loyal friend for life

I am considered resourceful

I feel particularly comfortable in a pack

I have a very striking appearance

I come in many colours

The generic term for my breed was originally a swear word for the people in my home country.

I have webbed toes

I love the cold

I can really howl

Do you know me?
I am a husky

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