But for a Norfolk woman the word husky is entwined to her chance for world championship glory.
Sophia Harris, who lives in Fakenham, will be representing Team GB at the World Sleddog Association Dryland World Championship at Haughley Park in Suffolk.
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The 38-year-old will be representing her country for the first time with her husky, Blossom.
They will go up against competitors from........