The Alaskan Malamute - makes a wonderful companion and family dog. They are very intelligent dogs. The Malamute is one of the oldest artic sled dogs. Its a powerful built dog with a deep chest and strong body. The coat is thick with a coarse coat of sufficient length to protect a wooly undercoat.
Malamutes come in various colors.
Black and white, gray and white, sable and white, red and white, pure white and silver. Face markings are a distinguishing feature. These consist of a cap overhead, face either all white or marked with a bar or mask. The tail is well furred, carried over the back, has an appearance of a waving plum. The Siberian Husky - is a well suited family companion.