Alaskan Malamute, also known as Mal and Mally, is a purebred dog found in the United States. Siberian Husky, also known as Chukcha or Chuksha, Icee, Husky and Sibe, originated in Russia but is widely found in Alaska and other parts of the United States as well as in Europe.
Both Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky may seem to be a lot similar, but they aren’t. Alaskan Husky is often brought into this comparison but it is a hybrid or mixed breed. Hence, it is better to keep the comparison of purebred dogs in a separate context. Here is a brief sneak peek into the difference between Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky.
1. Alaskan Malamute Is a Tad Larger Than Siberian Husky.
The purebred is loved more than the Husky because of its friendly and affectionate nature. It can be aggressive but it is playful, fiercely loyal, independent but social and is relatively quieter. Alaskan Malamutes come in gray, black, gray, white and red. The breed is particularly specialized in carting, sled racing, search and rescue, weight pulling and sledding.
2. Siberian Husky Can Be Large But Is Also Found In Medium Sizes.
It has a double coat of fur, which is quite thick. It has perky ears. It is an intelligent purebred high on energy and can survive in very harsh conditions while hauling a heavy cargo. However, it performs best over short distances.
3. Alaskan Malamute Has a Thick Coat But Not As Thick, Dense And Harsh As That In Siberian Husky.
The latter comes in myriad colors, black and white or black and tan, brown, gray, cream, sable, silver, white and only black. Both are working dogs requiring moderate maintenance and similar shedding tendencies.
4. Alaskan Malamute Is Expected To Live Twelve Years While Siberian Husky May Live Up To Thirteen.
Both look very similar and also have similar growth patterns. In a year, an Alaskan Malamute can be 25 inches tall while a Siberian Husky would be 23 inches tall. Alaskan Malamute is substantially heavier than Siberian Husky. It weighs up to ninety five pounds compared to the max weight of sixty pounds for a Siberian Husky. The lower range of the bodyweight for a Siberian Husky is forty five pounds whereas Alaskan Malamute would weigh almost eighty pounds.
5. Alaskan Malamute Is Good With Kids But Siberian Husky Has Some Issues.
It is stubborn, quite alert and is also social but it doesn’t play as well with kids as a Malamute.
