Despite the similar looks, the Siberian husky is not a wolf; they are separate and distinct species. The husky a type of domesticated dog, or Canis lupus familiaris, while wolves are Canis lupus.
That shared genus points to a long-ago split: Thousands of years ago, humans began dog domestication, selectively breeding wolves that were friendly, helpful or just plain cute.
The result? Today we have many dogs, from Chihuahuas to Great Danes, all part of the same species: domestic dog. Huskies and wolves may look alike, but they diverged genetically a long time ago. Huskies are bred for traits that help them live with humans, not hunt in packs.
