The Alaskan Malamute breed standard calls for a weight of 75 to 85 pounds (34-38.5 kg) and a height of 23 to 25 inches (58-63.5 cm) but much heavier individuals (120 to 140 pounds) are commonly seen. The coat is a dense double northern dog coat, somewhat harsher than that of the Siberian Husky.

The usual colours are various shades of grey and white, sable and white, black and white, red and white, or pure white. The physical build of the Malamute is compact and heavy bone is called for.

The Malamute temperament is friendly and affectionate by reputation, but they are known among dog drivers for their readiness to scrap with other dogs.Although still in use as sleddogs for recreational mushing, most Malamutes today are kept as family pets or show dogs.

Alaskan Malamutes are unable to compete successfully even in long-distance dogsled racing and their usefulness as sleddogs is limited to freighting.

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