Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute

Confirming a siberian husky

• A brush tail carried in a sickle curve — up and over, but not touching the back.
• Erect triangular ears set high and close together.
• Blue eyes, brown eyes, or one of each. Blue eyes are common in this breed and rare in a Malamute.
• Light, efficient build. A Husky is a distance runner, not a freight hauler.

Confirming a alaskan malamute

• Substantially heavier and larger than a Husky, with heavy bone.
• A plumed tail waving over the back, often resting on it.
• Brown eyes. Never blue.
• Smaller ears set wider apart on a broader skull.