also: からふといぬ
Sakhalin husky
A Japanese dog breed originally from Sakhalin (Karafuto). Known for its use in sledding and the famous story of Taro and Jiro in Antarctica.
The Sakhalin husky is a breed resistant to cold.
Taro and Jiro are famous Sakhalin huskies.
Standard kanji spelling for the breed name.
Alternate reading using いぬ; less common than けん in this compound.
Compound of 樺太 (Karafuto, 'Sakhalin') and 犬 (dog). The breed originated in Sakhalin and was brought to Japan.