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How to Tell an Alaskan Malamute from a Husky
Both are sled dogs, but the Malamute is bigger, heavier, and calmer with a plush curly tail, while the Husky is lighter, wolf-like, and mischievous with blue or brown eyes. Ten quick traits — eyes, coat, ears, size, IQ — set them apart.
Alaskan Malamute vs. Husky: Key Differences
Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies look alike at a glance, but they differ clearly in size, tail carriage, eye color, ear shape, coat, and temperament. Knowing these traits helps you choose the right cold-weather companion for your home.
How to Identify a Purebred Husky
Telling a purebred Husky from a mix comes down to a handful of physical clues. Check the head (almond-shaped eyes set well apart, thickly furred ears), the tail (richly furred and carried below the topline without curling onto the back), the double coat (medium length, dense, lying flat), and the coat color (solid black or white are both normal, often with distinct facial markings).
Why Are a Dog’s Eyes Blue?
Dog eye scratches, congenital disease, eyelid tumors or irritants (like dust or smoke) can make eyes deep blue or fully opaque, but such eyes are also teary, red, cloudy with clear discharge.
Which dogs have blue eyes?
Blue-eyed dogs include Huskies, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, and Siberian Huskies. Eye color varies; Huskies may also be black or brown, unrelated to purity.
When does a blue-eyed Husky’s eye color fade?
Husky eyes are blue, brown, or hazel, but light-blue eyes gradually fade with age. Blue is more common in high-latitude Huskies; despite a fierce look, they are timid and gentle but chew things when over-energetic.
What are the differences between a purebred and non-purebred Husky?
Purebred Huskies meet standard size and weight ranges, have almond-shaped slanted eyes in ice-blue or brown, and a compact, well-proportioned build with large paws. Deviations in these traits suggest mixed blood.
Pros and Cons of the Siberian Husky
The Husky looks much like a wolf—handsome, friendly, non-aggressive, and loyal. It's a born clown with a gift for comedy that cheers owners up, and it adapts well to extreme cold and low oxygen. But its energy is boundless, so without enough exercise it tears up the home; it's stubborn and hard to train, and its wolf howls can disturb neighbors.
How to tell a Husky from an Alaskan Malamute?
Alaskans are much larger (large breed vs Husky medium). Alaskan eyes are usually brown; Husky eyes are blue, brown, or heterochromatic. A Husky's tail hangs down (up only when excited); an Alaskan's curls up with dense fur. Alaskans have longer, softer coats; Huskies shorter.
Differences between a Husky and a wolf
Huskies are bulkier but less muscular than wolves, hold tails up or wagging, and often have ice-blue eyes. Wolves tuck tails, have dark/amber eyes, and fierce temperaments. Huskies are goofy and friendly; wolves are ferocious.