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Physical Characteristics of theAlaskan Malamute

(from the American Kennel Club

breed standard)

Head: Broad and deep, not coarse or clumsy, but in proportion to the size of the dog.

Ears: Triangular in shape and slightly rounded at the tips.

Eyes: Brown, almond shaped and of medium size.

Skull: Broad and moderately rounded between the ears.

Muzzle: Large and bulky in proportion to the size of the skull, diminishing slightly in width and depth from junction with the skull to the nose.

Neck: Strong and moderately arched.

Lips: Close fitting.

Jaws: Broad with large teeth. The incisors meet with a scissors grip.

Chest: Well developed.

Forequarters: The shoulders are moderately sloping; forelegs heavily boned and muscled. Pasterns are short and strong and slightly sloping when viewed from the side. The feet are of the snowshoe type, tight and deep, with well-cushioned pads, giving a firm, compact appearance.

Size: Desirable freighting sizes are males, 25 inches at the shoulders, 85 pounds; females, 23 inches at the shoulders, 75 pounds.

Back: Straight and gently sloping to the hips.

Tail: Well furred and has the appearance of a waving plume.

Hindquarters: The rear legs are broad and heavily muscled through the thighs; stifles moderately bent; hock joints are moderately bent and well let down.

Coat: Thick, coarse guard coat, never long and soft. The undercoat is dense, from one to two inches in depth, oily and woolly.

Color: Range from light gray through intermediate shadings to black, sable, and shadings of sable to red. White is always the predominant color on underbody, parts of legs, feet, and part of face markings.