DIFFERENCES BETWEEN: ALASKAN MALAMUTE
welcome to this new video from animal wised today we’re going to talk about the differences between the Alaskan Malamutes and the Siberian Husky there are two great and beautiful dogs both belonging to group 5 of the FCI Nor dicsled dogs at first glance it’s easy to see why people confuse them as the same dog breed however here animal wised go into detail on how to analyze the differences between the two a laskan malamute origins the Alaskan
ALASKAN MALAMUTE ORIGINS
element has its origins in perhapsunsurprisingly Western Alaska they we reraised by Inuit tribes at the end of the19th century and were considered valuable and indispensable members of the tribe this is because they enabledt he Inuit to live in these remote and often inhospitable areas their obedientand extremely resilient nature are part of the qualities which make them such great sled dogs they help transport food to different areas around camp as well as been excellent for capturing big game later during the time of the Alaskan gold rush many outsiders first dis covered the amazing Alaskan mountain and its many qualities this is when the breed started to expand to other part sof the yes Siberian Husky or entities it
SIBERIAN HUSKY ORIGINS
is unknown when exactly this breed originated but it is certain that it dates back centuries in their prehistory came the Chukchi one of many tribes coexisting in the cold and sparsely populated areas of Siberia each tribeprided themselves and raising and developing a breed of dog for the Chukchi this was the Siberian Husky for centuries the Husky was used for hunting and transportation around camp as well as trade between villages despite their size the Siberian Husky was not developed to carry heavy loads instead for the stamina against long distances with the mentality typical at the time the Chukchi cared for and respected the Siberian Husky he lived together and met their needs carefully the great trust they had in these noble animals also meant it was common for the dogs to sleep in the same bed as families women and children in particular this was partly a practical concern as their body heat helped fight against the freezing temperatures characteristics we can observe certain differences in width andsize between both specimens the Husky is noticeably thinner and lighter weighing between 15 and 30 kilograms this isopposed to the Malin hood which weighs around 34 or 38 kilos the Husky is also shorter in height measuring between 50and 60 centimeters at the withers inalaska tis more robust and tall usually somewhere between 58 and 63 7in addition to weight and size there are other physical characteristics which can help differentiate between these two breeds differences in cranial structure
DIFFERENCES IN CRANIAL STRUCTURE
both breeds can have a white face with a dark vertical line or mass however at a structural level we can see that the husky has a thinner skull shape while the alaskan malibu is wider also the ears can betray the type of breed the Alaskan Malamutes wider skull makes the ears spread wider apart while those of the Siberian Husky are closer to get her differences in the eyes an often sought
DIFFERENCES IN THE EYES
after characteristic of the Siberian Husky is the propensity for some to develop heterochromia it is a genetic condition which means their eyes are two different colors they are often one brown and one blue the Alaskan Malamute how ever are always a different shade of blonde while their fur may look quite similar there are some differences they
MANTLE DIFFERENCES
both have a double layer of fur I can display a range of colors but the out erlayer of the Huskies hair is usually soft and medium length the alaskanmalamute is longer they can reach about five centimeters in length and as lightly rougher in texture to finish off we’re going to talk a little bita bout the differences in character between the two breeds the Alaskan
ALASKAN MALAMUTE CHARACTER
Malamute is a gentle dog which enjoys the company of many different people it can be ideal for a large and active family or for people who usually include their dog in their daily activities they are a noble loyal kind and patient do geasy to educate and train especially with the use of positive reinforcementit’s usually quite quiet indoors but active and playful outside it is especially well-suited to cool mountainous areas due to its coat it is not recommended to keep these dogs in hot climates the Siberian Husky stand sout for being an extroverted and
SIBERIAN HUSKY CHARACTER
friendly dog they are usually very affectionate and gentle with their own families at times it can be only alert at home but without any tendency towardsterritoriality or aggression they are an intelligent and docile dog with awilling ness to be a loyal and hard working member of what it considers family they love to be mentally stimulated to intelligence games and active exercis eare very beneficial to these dogs they are known for being particularly agiledogs it is a wonderful addition toal most any family and unlike the Melamed can adapt to warmer climates so what do you think of today’s with you is there a breed you prefer leave us your thoughtsin the comments below don’t forget to give us a like if you enjoyed the video and subscribe to our channel for more of the same until next time
