Whats the Difference in Huskies and Malamutes?

Siberians are smaller than Malamutes.

Siberians should be 45-65 lbs, Mals can be 85-100 lbs. Anything larger than either of those is poorly bred.

Both have similar, double, arctic coats, and will shed in huge clumps of fur twice a year, especially if not regularly brushed.

Siberians absolutely require a fenced in yard. I’d recommend one for a Mal, as well, but Siberians MUST have one. (Huskies have a tendency to try and run away… a lot)

Malamutes are mellower, but both breeds are good with well-behaved children.

here is a chart that describes the differences in greater detail: http://www.minnesotamalamuteclub.com/malvsibe.htm

xox Sika

Huskies are a LITTLE easier to train. They can both be very stubborn but I’ve found that Huskies are a little sharper than the mals. They both have great temperaments and are very trustworthy with people and children- not so much with other pets though. Both need a lot of exercise and shed a lot twice a year, as well as regularly throughout the year. They are both extremely ineffective as guard dogs or watch dogs. They don’t don’t bark at strangers and wouldn’t attack. You’d have to rely on their appearance for intimidation. Siberians absolutely require a fenced in yard. I’d recommend one for a Mal, as well, but Siberians MUST have one.

Okay thats great, but does anyone actually HAVE either of them to tell me any social differences?