I see the local Siberian Huskey Racing Team alot and there are at least 5 others locally but yes there has been a sharp increase in ownership. Funny that schools were mentioned because we saw one every day in it's owners arms (they are cute!) but now it's bigger we never see it but can hear it bark.
Worse I have ever seen was 2 huskies kept outside as guard dogs in Kos of all places in that wicked heat....poor things