Game of Thrones' direwolf cubs have sparked a husky frenzy.
Fancy a husky called Ghost or Grey Wind? You're not alone.
The worldwide frenzy surrounding Game of Thrones has resulted in a spike in dog owners wanting to shell out for huskies, including in New Zealand.
The hit Sky TV series, which is in its sixth season, features "direwolves" who
have been adopted by the children of one of the main families. The oldest brothers' direwolves are called Ghost and Grey Wind.
In the past eight months, Trade Me users have made more than 360,000 searches for "husky" and related terms and more than 30,000 searches for "malamute" and related terms.
Paula Bosher, of the Alaskan Malamute Club, said they often get inquiries from people wanting a dog because they'd seen them on a TV show or movie - including Game of Thrones.
