The Alaskan malamute and Siberian husky are both strong dogs bred to sustain the extreme cold. Their wolfish appearances may look intimidating but in reality, their personalities are anything but. These two loveable, friendly and intelligent dog breeds are adored the world over—read on to learn how to tell the malamute from the husky. alaskan malamute for sale

Malamute vs husky history

The Siberian Husky is one of the oldest dog breeds on the planet. They were first bred by the Chukchi, an ancient nomadic Siberian tribe, in the northeastern regions of what’s now Russia. The Chukchi used huskies as sled dogs for transportation, but they were also regarded as family members and slept with the children in the tribe to keep them warm. Siberian huskies were exported to Alaska in 1908 and were used as a sled dog during the gold rush. The breed has changed only slightly from the original huskies from the Chukchi tribes. alaskan malamute for sale done deal

The Alaskan malamute is also an ancient breed and one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs. The breed was brought to Alaska thousands of years ago by native people crossed the land bridge from Siberia into the region. A tribe called the Mahlemuts, in the northeastern area of the Seward Peninsula developed the Alaskan malamute. The dogs were used for hunting, chasing away polar bears, and transporting food and camp supplies. Like huskies, malamutes were a valued member of their tribe and treated like family. Most Malamutes today can trace their heritage to the ‘Kotzebue’ strain from the Norton Sound area of Alaska. alaskan malamute for sale europe

Malamute vs husky temperament

Siberian huskies are medium sized working dogs and they’re known for their intelligence and independence. They’re still very affectionate but not particularly needy. Although their intelligence and ability to learn is remarkable, huskies are notoriously difficult to train and can get bored easily so they are best with confident, experienced dog owners. alaskan malamute puppies for sale

Malamute vs husky with families

Huskies make great family pets and are good with children. They are also good in a multi-dog households. If raised with other animals as a puppy, huskies can live in a multi-pet household, too. We’ve compiled a husky puppy fact-file to help you decide whether a Husky pup is the dog for you. Originally, huskies had a strong prey drive towards smaller animals like squirrels, rabbits and cats, but if raised with small animals, they can enjoy the company of pets of all sizes. alaskan malamute puppies for sale

Malamutes also make great family pets and are good with children. Their large size and high energy means that they can overpower small children though, so they’re best for households with kids over the age of 5. They’ll also thrive in multi-dog and multi-pet households as long as they’ve been raised with other small animals as a puppy. female alaskan malamute for sale

Malamute vs husky size and appearance

Although huskies and malamutes both have wolf-like features, Malamutes are taller and heavier than huskies. Husky males are approximately 53-60 cm tall, whilst a female is about 50-56 cm tall. Male malamutes are approximately 64 cm tall and females are 58 cm tall. Husky males weight 20-27 kg and females weight 16-22 kg. By contrast, Malamutes can vary greatly in weight. The majority weigh between 34-38 kg but some can be over 45 kg. alaskan malamute puppies for sale

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