Difference between an Alaskan Malamute and a Siberian Husky

 

What is the difference between an Alaskan Malamute and a Siberian Husky?

Many people can imagine what kind of dog the Siberian Husky is, but many people may have heard the name of the Alaskan Malamute for the first time. In fact, the two are very similar in appearance and are said to be difficult to tell apart.

Therefore, in this article, we will introduce the differences between Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky.

 

Index

                1 2 roots and characteristics

                        1.0.1 Alaskan Malamute

                        1.0.2 Siberian Husky

                2 What is the difference between the two?

                        2.1 Difference 1: Body size

                        2.2 Difference 2: Ear Position

                        2.3 Difference 3: Tail

                        2.4 Difference 4: Eye Color

                        2.5 Difference 5: Coat color

                        2.6 Difference 6: Personality

                3 Where Can I keep them?

                4 Summary

Two roots and characteristics

Alaskan malamute

The Alaskan Malamute, which originated in the Alaska region of the United States, was used as a working dog to pull sleds in extremely cold regions. Although there are many unknowns about its roots, it is said to be the oldest dog breed among sled dogs. I have power and stamina because I was traveling long distances carrying heavy loads.

Siberian husky

The Siberian husky is a breed of dog that originated in Siberia, Russia. It is said that the ancestor is Spitz. Siberian huskies were also used as sled dogs by the Chukchi tribe in northeastern Siberia. I used to pull a sled, which was a means of transportation for nomads living in deep snow, so of course, I have endurance, but I also have fast speed.

What's the difference between the two?

Now let's see what exactly the difference is.

Difference 1: Body size

The main difference between Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies is their size. Siberian huskies are 50-60 cm tall and weigh 15-27 kg, while Alaskan malamutes are 58-71 cm tall and weigh 39-56 kg, about one size larger. You can see a photo of the two side by side on the Internet, so please take a look. The difference is stark.

Difference 2: Ear Position

Both of them have pointed ears like wolves, but if you pay attention to the position, you can see the difference. Siberian Huskies have relatively high ears, and the ears are close together. As for the Alaskan Malamute, the ears are separated and set slightly lower.

Difference 3: Tail

Comparing the two tails, the Siberian Husky's tail hangs down, while the Alaskan Malamute's tail curls up.

Difference 4: Eye Color

The eyes of both humans and dogs have a great impact on impressions. If you pay attention to such eyes, in addition to the beautiful blue color of Siberian Huskies, there are also black, brown, and odd-eyed children with different colors on the left and right. However, the Alaskan Malamute has only dark colored eyes.

Difference 5: Coat color

Allowed colors for the Alaskan Malamute are light grey, grey, black, sable, red and white.

Siberian Huskies, on the other hand, are allowed in all colors from black to pure white. When you think of Siberian husky, you might think of black and white or gray and white, but there are surprisingly many types of coat colors.

Difference 6: Personality

Alaskan malamutes are docile to their owners, yet independent. They are also very cautious and can become a little aggressive to protect their owners outside.

Despite their cool appearance, Siberian Huskies have a gentle personality. He is social and very friendly with other dogs.

Where Can it be raised?

Both of them are native to cold countries, so they are very sensitive to heat. Therefore, if you keep it, you need to keep the air conditioner running all day in the summer to constantly adjust the temperature and humidity. In addition, both are large and require a certain amount of space. If there are no problems with these two points.

Alaskan malamutes and Siberian huskies both have thick coats and are prone to shedding. We also have to consider whether the point is acceptable.

Summary

Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky look very similar at first glance. They have some things in common, such as having been active as sled dogs in cold countries, but their faces and personalities are surprisingly different. Both have their own charms, but if you decide to keep them, you should carefully consider whether the breeding space is sufficient and whether you can maintain a stable temperature.

 

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