Alaskan Malamute vs. Alaskan Husky

Key Differences

Malamute only has brown eyes whereas the Alaskan Huskies possess a variety of different eyes like blue and brown etc.

15

Alaskan Huskies are the fastest and most efficient of the three. Malamute is the largest of the three.

13

Malamute has curly rolling up tails whereas Alaskan Huskies have straight rolled down the tail.

Janet White

Sep 24, 2022

12

Alaskan Malamute is one of the largest domestic dog breeds. Alaskan Husky is not a pure dog breed, it is a mixture of different northern varieties.

10

Comparison Chart

Size

Largest in size. Height ranges from 23 to 25 inches on average.

Large-sized. Height ranges from 23 to 26 inches on average.

14

Temperament

Malamute is calm and laid back.

Alaskan Malamute is the calmest of the three.

13

ADVERTISEMENT

Eye Color

Malamute has brown eyes. No blues eyes found ever.

Possess a variety of colors including blue, brown, and others.

14

Tail

Malamute possesses a rolling trail that curls back over like a snail.

Is straight most of the time.

10

Pace

Due to heavyweight and height, they are not that fast but still fast enough.

Alaskan Malamute is the fastest of the three. They are the quickest sled dogs.

Aimie Carlson

Sep 24, 2022

12

Skin

Possess a long and thick double coat.

Possess short and medium double coats.

Aimie Carlson

Sep 24, 2022

9

Life Span

10 to 12 years on average

10 to 15 years on average

Janet White

Sep 24, 2022

3

Intelligence

Not much intelligent but possess fair enough common sense.

Alaskan Malamute is also one of the most intelligent dogs with every essential ability.

Samantha Walker

Sep 24, 2022

9

ADVERTISEMENT

Social

Malamute is not that social especially when it comes to same-sex members.

Alaskan Husky is quite social and like developing friendships.

10

Weight

The average weight is between 75 to 85 pounds.

The average weight is between 32 to 60 pounds.

Aimie Carlson

Sep 24, 2022

7

Strength

Alaskan Malamute is the strongest of the three.

Alaskan Husky possess more strength than Siberian Huskies but less than Malamute.

Samantha Walker

Sep 24, 2022

8

What is Alaskan Malamute?

Alaskan Malamute is one of the most famous and largest domestic dog breeds in the northern arctic region. Alaskan Malamute was discovered about 12,000 years ago in America. They possess thick long double coat skin with black white and red white combination.

The average age of an Alaskan Malamute is in between 10 to 12 years. The male Malamute can grow up to 25 inches in height and could weigh between 75 to 85 pounds on average. Malamute is not that social in nature and avoids meetups with other dogs, especially of the same gender. They possess brown eyes only.

What is Alaskan Husky?

Alaskan Husky is not a pure dog breed like Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky, moreover, it is a mixture of a variety of northern arctic breeds for acquiring specific traits. Alaskan Huskies are famous for their pace and strength.

They are one the quickest dogs and considered the best sled dogs. Alaskan Huskies are the calmest dogs and they rarely bark. They are super social with other dogs and humans both. They possess a friendly and jolly nature. Their size is totally based on the blend of their breed. Their height usually ranges from 23 to 26 inches.

🢀 Previous Article

Bedbug vs. Tick

Next Article 🢂

Pig vs. Boar