Tails should be well furred and sufficient in length to display the arched waving plume. Any characteristic that would interfere with the accomplishment of the Malamute's purpose should be considered an example of unsoundness and labeled a serious fault. Some examples are poor feet, any unsoundness in legs while standing or moving, cowhocks, weak pasterns, lack of angulation and any gait that is not balanced, strong and steady. White is the only solid color allowed. Color combinations are allowed on undercoats, points and trimmings.
Marking can be cap like or mask-like, or combinations of both.
White is always the predominant color on underbodies, parts of legs, feet and face markings. Malamutes can have fleur de lis, blazes, stars, bars, goggles,etc. on the face and head. Difficult to define but unmistakable when seen, the well let down hock is what gives the Malamute a gently sloping top line. Picture a straight back, sloping gently to the hips, with moderately bent stifles, and broad and strong hocks that are likewise moderately bent, and you have the ideal structure. The bite should never been overshot or undershot.