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Being tough, it isn't chow (5)

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husky

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(Other definitions for husky that I've seen before include "Sledge-pulling dog" , "Arctic sledge dog" , "Sled-dog" , "Arctic sled dog" , "Sledge-dog" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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