What is the difference between Alaskan Malamute and Husky?

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Sarah Johnson

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What is the difference between Alaskan Malamute and Husky?
1. Distinguish by body size

Huskies are medium-sized dogs, and Alaskans are large dogs. Adult Huskies and adult Alaskans are easy to identify.

 2. Distinguish by the head

Husky ears are triangular and their foreheads are relatively pointed. Alaskan ears are semi-circular and the forehead is wider.

 3. Distinguish from the eyes

Purebred Alaskans have brown eyes, while Huskies have more colors, including blue, brown, or one blue and one brown.

 4. Identify by listening to the calls

Huskies do not bark, and the sound they make is similar to a wolf howl. The call of Alaska is very different from that of Husky, and experienced people can recognize it at once.

5. Look at the hair to tell the difference

The coat colors of huskies are generally gray and white, brown, black and white, and are basically short-haired. Alaski does not have brown hair, there are more black and white, and there are also red and white. Ala's hair is relatively long and he is a long-haired dog.

 6. Look at the tail to tell the difference

The tail of Alaska is curled, while that of Husky is drooping. Huskies are closer to wolves in blood and look more like wolves.