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The Alaskan Malamute (/ ˈ m æ l ə ˌ m j uː t /) is a large breed of dog that was originally bred for its strength and endurance, to haul heavy freight as a sled dog. [2] It is similar to other arctic breeds such as the husky , the spitz , the Greenland Dog , Canadian Eskimo Dog , the Siberian Husky , and the Samoyed .
They're called Alaskan Malamutes, and they're frequently mistaken for their Siberian relatives. Even though these dogs have a lot in common, Malamutes and Huskies are two different Northern breeds ...
The Alaskan husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog, developed specifically for its performance as such. [1] [2] [3]Alaskan huskies are the most commonly used type of dog for competitive sled dog racing, both in short-distance sprint racing as well as long-distance expedition races such as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, [4] the Yukon Quest, [5] and the Finnmarkslopet.
The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working sled dog breed.The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thickly furred double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings, and is smaller than the similar-looking Alaskan Malamute.
The most commonly used dog in dog sled racing, [32] the Alaskan husky is a mongrel [18] bred specifically for its performance as a sled dog. [2] There are two genetically distinct varieties of the Alaskan husky: a sprinting group and a long-distance group. [ 20 ]
The Samoyed tail is one of the breed's distinguishing features. Like the Alaskan Malamute, the tail is carried curled over the back; however, unlike the Alaskan Malamute, the Samoyed tail is held actually touching the back. It is not usually held in a tight curl, or held flag-like; it is usually carried lying over the back and to one side.
A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to a physical ideal and purity of lineage". [1] According to BigThink, over 40% of the world's dog breeds come from the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
An Alaskan husky The most commonly used dog in dog sled racing , [ 16 ] the Alaskan husky is a mongrel [ 17 ] bred specifically for its performance as a sled dog. [ 18 ] The modern Alaskan husky reflects 100 years or more of crossbreeding with English Pointers, German Shepherd Dogs, Salukis and other breeds to improve its performance. [ 19 ]