There Is No Doubt Who Is Captain of This Ship. Look at Those Eyes.
Icy blue eyes stare out from beneath the brim of a black tricorn hat edged in gold, and there is no doubt who is in charge of this ship. The black and white Husky wears his captain's uniform with pride: a dark navy coat with brass buttons, heavy gold-fringed epaulettes on both shoulders and a crisp white cravat tied at the throat. His face mask is boldly marked, with a white muzzle and a black cap of fur, and his ears are tucked neatly beneath the hat. The background is a deep brown shadow, and fine crackle patterns cover the surface like an old sea chart.
Siberian Huskies were developed as sled dogs in northeastern Asia, bred to pull light loads over long distances in extreme cold. That heritage shows in their endurance, thick double coat and friendly, pack-minded personality. Huskies are famously energetic and need plenty of daily exercise and mental challenges, or they may invent their own fun by digging or escaping. They are known as talkers, often howling or making expressive noises. Their coats shed heavily, especially during seasonal blowouts, so frequent brushing is a must. Many have striking blue eyes, though brown and mixed eyes are also common.
With a gaze like that, this captain could steer a ship through any storm. One suspects he would also insist on taking the crew for a very long walk afterward.
