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Why do Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies sometimes look alike?
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∙ 9y ago
They both come from cold climates and were bred for the same reason; to pull sleighs across ice. They are also both in the Spitz group and came from the same backgrounds.
They should look more similar to each other than to, say, a Poodle. Beyond that, however, they are actually very different in appearance. The Malamute is heavier boned; his ear-set is wider; his tail curls to the side (for starters). Siberians have medium bone and a high, closer ear-set, and carry their tails directly over the back. Malamutes are more draft animal; Siberians pull light loads at moderate speeds over long distances. The breeds' bodies reflect their work or, as breeders say: form follows function.
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What breed of dog is widely used in the iditarod race?
Alaskan Huskys, Malamutes,siberian Huskys
What are the types of dogs that run the Iditarod?
Mostly Siberian husky but sometimes a whole team of Alaskan malamutes WILL RUN. The faster of the two are the Siberian huskies but the Alaskan malmutes are alot more tougher and dont need alot of booties
How many malamutes are in the 2011 Iditarod?
Not much, most races are run with Alaskan huskies or Siberian huskies because those dogs are faster.
What is an Alaskan Husky's scientific name?
There isn't really an Alaskan husky breed. its just Siberian huskies and Alaskan malamutes. Alaskan huskies are not a breed in itself they are bred by different dogs to produce the best possible working dogs. but the scientific name for a Siberian husky is Canis familiaris.
Is Alaskan malamute is the same as a husky?
No. Although both breeds are used as sled dog, they are different. An Alaskan Malamute has brown eyes and is stronger around 85lbs or more, have brown eyes and are a very old breed while a Siberian Huskies have been around for about a century and have blue or brown eyes. Huskies are also smaller and faster while malamutes are much stronger. The Siberian Husky was developed by the Chukchi tribe of northeastern Asia thousands of years ago.
Can Siberian husky pups have blue eyes if parents don't?
No, if there parents don't have blue eyes they are probably not Siberian huskies. They are most likely Alaskan malamutes.
What are Malamutes typically used for?
Alaskan Malamutes are large breed utilitarian dogs related to Siberian Huskies. They are typically used as sled dogs in cold climates. They can also be used in search and rescue.
Are there only Alaskan huskies and Siberian huskies?
Alaskan huskies are not an actual breed but consist of a mix of Siberian huskies, Wolves and/or usually gun dogs like the labrador to improve sled pulling. If you are interested in Huskies check out the Alaskan Malamute.
What is the Siberian malamutes height?
The ''Siberian Malamute'' is not a breed, you could be thinking of either Siberian Huskies or Alaskan Malamutes (which are two separate breeds). The official Alaskan Malamute breed standard stipulates that it should grow between 23 and 28 inches at the shoulder. The official Siberian Husky breed standard says that it should grow between 20 and 23.5 inches at the shoulder.
What dogs are compatible to rottweilers?
Pitbulls, dobermans, huskies, and alaskan malamutes.
List 2 similarities and 2 differences between Siberian huskies and malamutes?
The Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute are both classified in the Working Group (UK) and were both originally bred to pull sleds in cold regions. They are different as the Alaskan Malamute is usually taller and heavier than a Siberian Husky, plus the Siberian Husky can have blue eyes; whereas the Alaskan Malamute cannot.
How can you find out what type your husky is?
I'm going to assume you mean if your Husky is a Siberian Husky or an Alaskan Malamute. Huskies are generally smaller in size and weight and Malamutes tend to have a harsher coat.
