What is the difference in appearance between Alaskan Malamute and Husky?

The most basic differences between Malamute and Alaska are four points:

1. Eye color: Alaskan Malamutes can only have brown eyes, while Huskies can have blue eyes. The color can also be brown.

2. Body size: Alaskan Malamute looks relatively strong and slightly larger, while Husky is medium in size and has a light gait.

3. Coat: The coat of Alaskan Malamute is slightly longer than that of Husky, but not very long.

4. Ear distance: The ear distance of Alaskan Malamute is slightly wider while that of Husky is narrower.

Alaska:

Origin: United States

Ideal height: 53.5-60 cm for male dogs and 51-56 cm for female dogs

Ideal weight: 20-27 kg for male dogs and 16-23 kg for female dogs

The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest sled dogs. It has a strong physique and belongs to the sharp-mouthed dog breed. This dog is stronger than the Siberian Husky and can not only carry heavy objects, but can also walk very long distances with heavy objects on its back. The name of the Alaskan Malamute comes from the Malamute tribe of Alaska. Records of this dog can be found in the earliest records of North American immigrants. This dog has a well-proportioned physique, tenacious spirit and endurance. In the days when sleds were being used, the Malamuts were the envy of other tribes because they had such strong dogs that could travel in the Arctic snow. In the early days of Alaska's development, the Alaskan Malamute was almost extinct due to cross-breeding with imported dog breeds. This dog is loyal and capable. It is an excellent guard dog and working dog, as well as an affectionate family dog. Alaskan Malamutes are famous for their strength and endurance. Therefore, it is often used to explore the North and South Pole. The Malamute tribe holds this breed in high regard. They use this dog to hunt polar bears and wolves, and also use it to guard reindeer. This dog loves outdoor sports.

Head: The head is broad, the nose and mouth are large, and the jaw is strong.

Ears: small and triangular in shape, with a wide distance between the two ears and upright ears turned back.

Body: Strong physique, thick chest, straight back, round buttocks.

Coat: The lower hair is woolly and thick, and the thick and hard upper hair is upright. The coat color ranges from white, from light gray to black, and from golden yellow to liver color. The chest, abdomen, feet, part of the limbs, face and other coat colors are white.

Husky:

Height: 21 to 23 inches (withers) for males, 20 to 22 inches (withers) for females

Weight, 45 to 45 for males 60 pounds, bitches: 35 to 50 pounds, weight proportional to height. The above measurements are the extreme dimensions for height and weight without any preference. Any dog ??exceeding this skeletal size and weight is not acceptable. Viewed from the side, the dog The length from the front shoulder to the rear point of the buttocks is slightly greater than the height from the nail to the ground. Unqualified: more than 23 inches for males and 22 inches for females. Size is a general characteristic of the Siberian dog, as is the texture of the coat, erect ears, and the characteristics of its movement. A dog smaller than the standard size lacks the strength of a good sled dog, while a dog larger than the standard size may lack the speed and durability. force. So, once again, it is important to realize that the standards set are robust and impartial, and even in a large-scale competition, some of the larger dogs will be eliminated outright simply because of their size. However, size is not absolute. Those dogs with body size proportions within the standard range will be carefully compared. Remember that the famous champion dog Togo at the time only weighed 48 pounds, and the popular weight at that time should be around 50 pounds. It is also interesting to note that a possible side effect of adhering to this medium size rule is that Husky enthusiasts have so far avoided many of the problems encountered by those who are better off keeping larger dogs.

Head

Expression: keen but friendly; funny and even a little mischievous. Eyes: almond-shaped, moderately set and slightly upward slanted. Eye color may be brown or blue, 2 It is also possible to have only one eye color or mixed colors. Faults: The eyes are too slanted and the distance between the eyes is too small.

Ears: Medium in size, triangular in shape, set close together on the top of the head. The ears are thick, well furred, slightly arched at the back, firmly erect, slightly rounded at the tips and pointing straight upward.

Faults: The proportion of the ears to the head is too large; the distance between the ears is too wide and cannot be firmly erect.

Skull: Medium in size, proportional to the body, slightly rounded at the top, gradually slanting from the widest point toward the eyes. Defects: The head is rough and bulky, and the head lines are too finely carved.

The corner of the mouth: the boundary is clear, from the bridge of the nose to the tip of the nose. Disadvantages: Not enough to talk.

Muzzle: medium length, that is, the length from the tip of the nose to the corner of the mouth is equal to the length from the corner of the mouth to the top of the back of the head. The width of the muzzle is medium, gradually sloping to the nose, and is neither too pointed nor too square at the tip of the nose. Defects: Too fine or too rough, too short or too long.

Note: "Snow nose" with gray, brown or black, copper with green or auburn, pure white with flesh color, and pink stripes are also acceptable.

Lip: Rich in color, well closed.

Teeth: Scissor-shaped when biting. Faults: Any bite that is not scissor-like.

Note: The head, together with the type of fur, the overall size and proportion of the body, is the main indicator of a category. Therefore, the head is an important factor in evaluating any purebred dog. There has been such a discussion , the head is basically just a beauty or not, and has little to do with the actual function of a breed, which of course is completely untrue.

For example, a Siberian dog has to survive in the harsh environment of the Arctic climate. It is not just the ears that are well protected by the fur, but it can also be roughly concluded that its ears must be smaller than those of a German Shepherd. To avoid damage from severe cold. Erect ears also protect against infectious diseases more effectively than droopy ears.