MANY living south of Watford consider York to be part of the icy wastes of the North, but even they would be surprised to learn the city boasts its own pack of huskies.

Yet Brian House would not be without his Siberian dogs. You can see the advantages.

They are a wonderful burglar deterrent, particularly as Mr House makes out that the bones in his garden were once his postman.

And a husky sledge would make a far faster and more thrilling way to travel to work than via bus or hatchback.

What a way to beat the jams.

Mush!

Updated: 12:32 Wednesday, June 11, 2003