How to Identify an Alaskan Malamute from a Siberian Husky
Have you ever wondered if your sled dog is an Alaskan Malamute or a Siberian Husky? Yes, the two dogs do have a lot in common, such as their cold-climate living characteristics and low guard dog qualities. However, there are a lot of tell-tale differences. Read this guide to learn how to easily tell an Alaskan Malamute from a Siberian Husky!
[Edit]Steps
[Edit]Checking the Dog’s Physical Features
- Check the size of the canine. Size is an easy way to tell if your dog is an Alaskan Malamute or a Siberian Husky. See if the dog is large or medium-sized.
- Find the weight of the dog. The malamute is heavier than the husky. This is an easy way to identify the two species since there is a huge difference in weight.
- Look at the dog's eye color. Eye color is often useful in telling these two breeds apart.
- See how the dog’s tail hangs. The tail is often said to be the easiest way to identify the species from each other.
- Notice the length of the dog’s coat. Both species have double coats and shed a lot, but the length of their coats is different.
- Take the dog's coat color into account. Though huskies and malamutes share some coat colors, there are some colors that only huskies are typically seen with.
[Edit]Checking the Dog’s Personality and Actions
- Consider your dog's energy levels. The energy levels of Alaskan Malamutes differ significantly from that of a Siberian Husky's. Malamutes are significantly less energetic than huskies.
- See if the dog prefers pulling over running as its exercise. Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies are quite similar, but prefer different types of movement.
- See if the dog prefers digging over jumping. When bored, dogs may either jump or dig around fences and other blockages.
- Alaskan Malamutes will dig instead of jumping over fences.[19] They will dig holes with their paws and keep digging until stopped by something more interesting.
- Unlike Malamutes, Siberian Huskies like to jump over fences rather than dig under them.[20] Because of their energetic behavior and personality, jumping is their preferred way of getting past blockages. They also do this when they’re bored.[21]
- Consider the animal's tolerance for other dogs. The two species act differently in some situations, such as when meeting other dogs (especially if the dogs are of the same sex).
[Edit]References
- ↑ http://www.alaskan-malamutes-info.com/alaskan-malamute-size.html
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