Alaskan Malamute vs Siberian Husky – Differences & Similarities
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it versus Siberian Husky differences and
similarities at first glance and to the
untrained eye Alaskan Malamute and
Siberian Husky may look almost identical
no wonder they have been confused with
each other in many occasions and I can
understand why they are all sled dogs
built for living in a very cold climate
so if you want to learn the difference
between Alaskan Malamute versus Siberian
Husky you’re in the right place keep
reading
number one Alaskan Malamute versus
Siberian Husky quick glance a Alaskan
Malamute wait 75 to 85 pounds height 58
to 64 centimeters size large shedding
heavy life span 10 12 years exercise
needs 2 hours a day minimum energy
levels high temperament affectionate
devoted dignified friendly loyal playful
popularity 2018 number 59 color black
and white grey and white red and white
white litter size 4 10 puppies origin
Alaska be Siberian Husky wait 35 to 60
pounds height 51 to 60 centimeters size
medium shedding heavy life span 1014
years exercise needs 2 hours a day
minimum energy levels high temperament
alert friendly gentle intelligent
outgoing popularity 2018
number 12 color agouti and white black
and white gray and white red and white
sable and white white litter size four
eight puppies origin Siberia
number two physical differences between
the Siberian Husky and the Alaskan
Malamute a Alaskan Malamute size this is
a large breed but can vary greatly in
height and weight Alaskan Malamutes
range in size from 23 to 25 inches at
the shoulder but their weight can span
from under 75 to well over 100 pounds
the acceptable AKC range however is
between 75 and 100 I color the eyes are
oblique we placed in the skull usually
always have brown eyes almond shaped and
of medium size dark eyes are preferred
blue eyes are a disqualifying Fault coat
the Malamute has a thick coarse guard
coat never long and soft the undercoat
is dense from 2.5 to 5 centimeters 1 to
2 inches in depth oily and woolly the
coarse guard coat varies in length as
does the undercoat the coat is
relatively short to medium along the
sides of the body with the length of the
coat increasing around the shoulders and
neck down the back over the rump and in
the breaching and blum Malamutes usually
have a shorter and less dense coat
during the summer months
shedding Malamutes shed thoroughly a
process known as blowing their coats
about twice a year this usually takes
place in the spring and fall although
some dogs blow their coats at other
times of year or more than twice
annually especially in hot climates
blowing a coat can take as long as three
weeks because the dog loses and then
replaces all his hair this gives his
skin a chance to breathe and you can
check for it she or irritated patches
grooming even though your alaskan
malamute is basically a clean odor free
dog in its natural habitat get today’s
cities and towns they do manage to pick
up dirt especially if they are working
dogs a correct Malamute coat will not
form mats as the coats of some
long-haired breeds like afghans however
it is a good idea to go over the dog
weakly with a thorough head-to-toe
grooming it is a good time to check for
skin rashes cuts and IR ear problems
bathing of your mal is not recommended
on a routine basis as this will dry out
the dog’s natural oils but only when
your dog is obviously odorous or dirty a
good brushing or combing will remove
most of the surface dirt and leave the
hair and skin healthier be Siberian
Husky size Siberian Huskies are a
medium-sized dog the average size for a
female should be between 35 50 pounds 16
to 23 kilograms with a height between 20
to 22 inches at the withers a male
average is between 45 60 pounds 20 to 26
kilograms and a height of 21 to 23 and
1/2 inches at the withers eye color
Siberians can have blue or brown eyes or
maybe by ID a term describing a dog with
one blue eye on the other Brown they
might even have what is called a party I
wear two colors are present in the same
eye for example a quarter of the eye
might be brown while 3/4 of it is blue
this is one of the traits that make
Siberian Huskies so special unique and
different from other breeds coat
siberian huskies come in many colors and
with a variety of unusual markings on
their heads and bodies they can be pure
white to pure black and anything in
between one of the most unusual patterns
is similar to a paint horse in Siberians
described as a piebald Siberian Huskies
are a double coated breed which consists
of a top coat and an undercoat the top
coat is made up of smooth guard hairs
while the undercoat is soft and fluffy
usually white but in certain coat colors
might be pale beige the coat is designed
to keep them cool in the summer and warm
in the winter the code is equipped to
handle warm even extremely hot shedding
Siberian Husky shed non-stop all year
long but twice a year the undercoat
comes out in clumps
this is called blowing coat it is a
misconception that this is seasonal your
Siberian Husky might decide to blow coat
when the temperatures are hovering
around zero you will probably never
again wear black and you will need a new
high-powered vacuum cleaner dog hair is
everywhere
grooming Siberian Huskies have a
complete absence of any odor
bathing is seldom necessary regular
brushing will help to minimize the
year-round hair accumulation and is
essential during the shedding season
however there are exceptions
number three temperament and
characteristics a Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Malamutes are very affectionate
dogs and bond strongly with not just one
individual but rather with the whole
pack they are most happy in the midst of
the family and receiving attention and
physical contact from their owners they
are very gentle and loving with those
they know and are famously friendly
towards strangers and therefore not
useful as a guard dog B Siberian Husky
Siberian Huskies are classic northern
dogs they are intelligent but somewhat
independent and stubborn they thrive on
human company but the need firm gentle
training right from puppyhood these are
dogs bred to run and their love of
running may overcome their love for
their Guardians
at times Siberian Huskies tend to be
friendly with people including children
most Siberian Huskies are good with
other dogs especially ones they are
raised with they have a high prey Drive
and may chase cats and livestock
Siberian Huskies can be diggers
particularly in warm weather because
they like to create cool places – lion
number four Alaskan Malamute versus
Siberian Husky health a Alaskan Malamute
usually Alaskan Malamute is a very
healthy breed they do not have any major
issues but like every other breed they
can develop some illness like joint
disease such as hip and elbow dysplasia
which cause lameness and pain and can
require expensive surgery eye diseases
especially hereditary cataracts which
can occur in Malamute puppies and adults
thyroid disease is also a concern along
with blood clotting diseases B Siberian
Husky Siberian Husky is considered to be
a healthy breed but there are several
health issues that tend to be more
common in Huskies hip dysplasia is
prevalent in over 114 breeds of dogs
according to the SHC a Siberian Huskies
can be affected by three eye defects
hereditary or juvenile cataracts corneal
dystrophy and progressive retinal
atrophy UVO dermatologic syndrome this
disease is complex and affects the eyes
skin a nervous system northern breeds
are most commonly affected
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