And since both pull sleds, they share smooth, efficient, and effortless movements. However, close examination reveals more differences than similarities. In addition, there are differences in the head.
And the Siberian has high set ears that point straight up. However, the ears of the Mal should point slightly forward. High set ears are considered a fault in the conformation ring. Finally, the Siberian is allowed to have those recognizable piercing blue eyes, but those would be a disqualifying fault in a Mal. According to Demmin, the purpose for which each breed was developed led to the main physical differences. I like to compare the Siberian to a marathon runner — light and nimble. The Malamute is the weightlifter — big and strong.
This is evident in the weight of each breed. The Siberian Husky breed standard states that females weigh 35 to 50 pounds and males 45 to 60 pounds. In contrast, the Alaskan Malamute breed standard describes desirable freighting size: 75 pounds for the female and 85 pounds for the male. The goal of nearly every Siberian is to run, and some are on a never-ending quest to get out and pursue their favorite pastime.
Running is what they were bred for and is the thing they love to do most. In other words, a Siberian sees a locked gate as just another test to conquer. This creative and intelligent approach to life makes them a challenge for first-time dog owners.
If you own one, you will be constantly trying to outwit your dog. Rather than attaching to only one person, they love their whole family and are not at all protective. Like the Siberians, Mals are affectionate and friendly dogs. Along with running, they love to be with their people and to eat. Females are slightly shorter at 23 inches and should weigh around 75 pounds.
Like the Husky, they have a dense double coat. The outer coat guard coat is short and coarse. Whereas the undercoat is around 2 inches deep and is oily and wooly; this helps to wick away wetness and keeps them warm. In terms of color, it can range all the way from black, light gray through to shades of red. Regardless of the color on the top of their coat, their underbelly will mainly be white along with markings on their face, legs, and paws.
As for their eye color, unlike the Husky which is known for its dazzling blue eyes, Malamutes have brown eyes. Alaskan Malamutes are playful, friendly, and confident. They are quick to warmly welcome everyone including strangers. As they are working dogs, they have never-ending energy and love to run and play.
However, this instinct to work and boundless energy can make them difficult to house train. This means they will want to get involved in all the family activities. As they get to know you, this friendliness will grow into an extremely loyal bond and strong connection.
However, because of their need for contact, separation anxiety is common with Malamutes so make sure you can offer them plenty of time. You can reduce the chance of separation anxiety by socializing them at an early age; the more people, experiences, and smells you expose them to, the better.
They are most likely to howl when they are excited or when they are left alone. In terms of aggression, the biggest problem you will observe is food aggression; they should not be interrupted when eating. However, matured and rescue Malamutes are significantly cheaper. On average you should expect them to live to around 11 years old, with most living between years.
As this is a large dog, common health problems include: Hip Dysplasia, von Willebrand Disease, and Chondrodysplasia. The Siberian Husky was bred by the Chukchi people, to be used as a hunting weapon. They were bred to carry light loads at a reasonable pace over long distances. Whilst incredibly friendly to all humans, they are intelligent, stubborn, and independent. As a pack dog, you will have to earn their respect and trust. They have seemingly never-ending energy reserves, so make the ideal companion to someone living an active outdoor lifestyle.
Without lots of physical and mental exercise, they can become destructive. They are independent thinkers and are quite content to spend periods of time without you. You should expect a male Husky to stand at 22 inches tall and weigh around 50 pounds. Females should be a touch shorter at 20 inches tall and a bit lighter at around 40 pounds. Just like the Malamute, they have a dense double coat. During heavy molting, you should brush them every day, and outside of molting, two brushes a week will help to keep their coat healthy.
They are known for their famous blue eyes, but they can also have brown, green, or mixed colored eyes. If there is one thing to know about Huskies, it is that they are high energy. Remember they are working dogs, meaning they have a huge amount of energy and are used to living in packs. This instinct means that it can be challenging to house train them. Because of their huge energy levels, they require lots of mental and physical stimulation; without this, they can become destructive.
Forms of destruction most often occur through digging, jumping, and chewing. If you get a matured or rescue Husky the price will be significantly less.
On average, your Siberian Husky should live to around 12, with the vast majority of them living between 10 years. Without a doubt, the Malamute is the larger dog. Whilst the Husky is around 22 inches tall, the Malamute is 25 inches. In terms of weight, a Malamute is pounds, with a Husky being lighter at around 50 pounds. Whilst they have a similar temperament, there are a few key differences. Whilst Malamutes needs human affection, a Husky is more than happy to spend time without humans.
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