Our Farm and Dogs
The behind-the-scenes story of running a husky farm in Northern Scandinavia and preparing dogs to become sled-dogs.
This section covers the behind-the-scenes work of running a farm in Northern Scandinavia and preparing huskies to become sled-dogs. The gallery introduces each of our dogs with a little of their character, and our 'adopt a husky' page features cuddly friends ready to retire to a new warm bed.
Ethical Dog CareA guide's-eye view of our proactive, round-the-clock approach to husky welfare.
Lost & Found DogsHetta Huskies has been the stray dog centre for Enontekio since 2014 - report a found or missing dog.1 pageLöytöeläimet Enontekiö
More about HuskiesBackground reading for husky buffs - the wider history of sled dogs and the dogs as animals.5 pagesDogs & Exploration·Famous Dogs·History of Sled Dogs+2 more
Our DogsMore than 200 well-cared-for huskies of many breeds - the pride of the farm.8 pagesBreeding History·Breeding Programme·Health & Wellbeing+5 more
Our FarmA farm in the far north of Finland, run to high welfare standards on the edge of a national park.6 pagesFarm & Safari Equipment·Farm Layout·Farm Maintenance & Development+3 more
Respect not NeglectHow to tell whether a kennel really cares for its dogs - and why Hetta Huskies stands head and shoulders above most.11 pagesBaselining Finnish Standards·BC's Minimum Standard Regulations·BC's Voluntary Codes of Best Practice+8 more- More than 200 dogs on the farm
- Independently rated MUSH with P.R.I.D.E. 'Certification Plus'
- One of the very few Scandinavian kennels with a 'no-kill' policy
Husky history and exploration
Sled-dog history fascinates us too. Our 'More about Huskies' section looks at dogs as animals, the breeds most used for sledding and the dogs' central role in the early years of exploration. Enjoy the background reading as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Come and meet them
Two hundred huskies, and every one of them has a name.