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A breeder rejected this dog because she looked ‘weird,’ a shelter said. Now she’s Internet famous.

January 19, 2020 at 12:59 p.m. EST
A husky named Jubilee was adopted in Matawan, N.J., on Jan. 18, after photos posted by shelter Husky House went viral. (Video: Husky House/Marielle DiMartino)

With almond-shaped eyes, a wolfish build and the endurance of a sled dog, Siberian huskies are described by the American Kennel Club as “graceful,” “powerful” and “dignified.”

Then there’s Jubilee, whose buggy stare has been likened to poorly executed taxidermy — the eyes a pale blue with huge black pupils, reminiscent of craft googly eyes.