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A Siberian Husky is a breed of working dog know for its blue eyes and its abilities as an endurance sled dog. The dog's coat is thick, peltlike, stands off the body, and is weather-resistant with a dense undercoat. Though most huskies are black and white or gray, red and pied colors with light shading around head and belly are possible. Ears are wolflike, erect, and pointed.

Their tail is long and bushy and curves loosely over back. Their eyes are almond-shaped and usualy blue, though brown and parti-colored brown and blue eyes are possible. The adult stands 20-24 in. (51-61 cm) tall at shoulders and weighs 35-60 lbs. (16-27 kg).

The Alaskan Malamute is designed for power. This breed is designed for speed. The Alaskan Malamute is also called the Artic Husky.

The Alaskan Malamute has a amiable demanor; naturally very clen. They can withstand frigid temperatures. The Alaskan Malamute is a good guard dog. Their ancestors originated during the Stone Age by the Chukchi people of northestern Asia.

A Alaskan Malamute is muscular and handsome breed of working dog know for its distinctive white mask and dark widow's peak. The Alaskan malamute is also called Artic sled dog.

The Alaskan Malamute has a double coat that is thick, medium length, coarse, and insular. The coat comes in various shades of gray with lighter white and darker black areas. Their ears are relatively small compared to head and are erect and slightly rounded at ends.

The tail is bushy and carried faily and loosely curled over rump. Their eyes are almond-shaped, wolflike yet trusting and light brown in color.

The adult stands 20-25 in. (51-64 cm) tall at shoulders and weighs 50-85 lbs. (23-39 kg); firm, compact feet allow dog to pull heavy loads through deep snow; where the Siberian Husky is designed for speed. This breed(Alaskan Malamute) is designed for power.

The Alaskan Malamute is very fond of people, especially children; enjoys rolling around in the snow and prefers outdoor life. They are great at sled-pulling contests; named after the Mahlemuts, nomadic and skilled Inuit people who migrated from Siberia over a land bridge into northwestern Alaska with these dogs thousands of years ago.

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