We often see Alaskan sled dogs and Husky on the street. The breeds of dogs are super similar, and sometimes they can’t tell the difference, just like our human twins, even twins have many differences, not to mention Two kinds of dogs that are just alike but different breeds, now let's learn about the differences and differences between these two types of dogs!

Malamute

husky

Alaskan Malamute and Husky (Siberian Husky) The Alaskan Malamute running fast is considered to be two very similar dog breeds. They are both primitive dogs and working dogs. beautiful. The body is compact, with a thick coat, erect ears, rounded tips, thick walls, almond eyes, medium size. The muzzle is neither long and pointed nor short and broad, with a well-defined stop, a straight topline, a moderately deep chest and a slight tuck in the belly. The base of the tail is neither too high nor too low, with soft fur on the tail, and a sickle-shaped curve rolled over the back. The limbs are powerful, the skeleton is thick, the muscles are strong, and the body is balanced. Rich fur between toes and pads. The meat pads are tight and thick. When the dog is standing naturally, it is parallel and straight, with neither the elbows nor the knees in eversion or varus. The ribcage, neck, and ears should not be too long. Colors range from pure white to red to black to blue. But the body is covered with discontinuous color or has uneven color spots is a defect.

The main differences between the Alaskan Malamute and the Husky are as follows:

1. Size

Alaskan Malamute Dogs are large dogs, while Huskies are medium dogs.

Alaskan sled dogs are generally about 10cm taller at the withers than Huskies, and weigh about 10kg.

2. Eyes

Blue eyes are not acceptable for Alaskan sled dogs, while huskies are allowed to have one or both eyes blue.

3. Ears

The ears of the Alaskan sled dog are widely spaced and turned to the back, while the ears of the husky are closer together and higher on the head s position.

Alaskan Husky's ears are too large, too high and too close to be a defect, Husky's ears are too open, too large ears are a defect.

4. Tail

Alaskan sleds are mostly upturned and rolled on the back, especially when working. In the AKC breed standard description, the Alaskan Malamute's tail is described as a waving plume

The husky's tail is not curled and tends to be straight , like a round brush (a round brush), when wagging the tail, it is also waved straight up or even diagonally upwards, rather than curled up to the back.

5. Personality

In terms of personality, it is generally believed that Alaskan Malamutes are more honest and stable than Huskies. The level of enthusiasm is often exaggerated. At the same time, huskies have the characteristics of primitive dog breeds, are more independent, and are more curious.

Both sled dogs are considered barking breeds, and even if they bark occasionally, both sled dogs are more likely to use long howls. But the bark index of the Alaskan malamute is relatively higher; the husky is almost difficult to hear by humans.

6.Characteristics:

Siberia (Husky)--habit closer to wolf, smart, alert, lively, fickle

Alaska - honest, brave, loyal, full of patience ````

7. Price:

Siberia (Husky)--Pet average price: around 1000-3000 yuan

Alaska--pet class average price: around 1500-3000 yuan