Is Alaskan malamute is the same as a husky?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Huskies originate from Siberia where as Malamutes originate from Alaska.

In appearance, where malamutes are large and stocky, huskies and slightly smaller with a sleeker build. A malamute's ears are more rounded at the tips and set further apart.

In behaviour, malamutes are capable of pulling heavier weights at a slow speed like an Ox, where as huskies can pull lighter loads at a faster speed. Malamutes are more laid back where as huskies are more hyper. Malamutes are known to be dog aggressive (especially same sex aggressive) which is not a temperament normally found in huskies.

Answer 3

There is no such thing as an ''Alaskan Husky'', but there are Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes which look quite similar. They are recognised as two separate breeds and are both in the Spitz family and Working Group. The main difference is that Alaskan Malamutes are slightly larger and have thicker fur.

Answer 4

If you are speaking of a hybrid of Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky, the answer is yes. Both breeds are capable of barking. Huskies are more known for a type of howl, or yowl, but they can and do bark when they desire. Malamutes are not Huskies, despite similar appearance, but they can bark as well.

Answer 5

No. Malamutes have wolf genes as well as husky genes.

Answer 6

Alaskan Malamutes look exactly like Siberian and Alaskan Huskies.