An Alaskan Malamute can weigh up to 85 pounds or more and get up to 25 inches tall at the shoulder. The breed has a dense double coat, and the outer layer is thick and coarse. They also have a furry plumed tail that lies over their back, straight ears, and almond-shaped brown eyes.
Malamutes are work dogs that are typically extremely strong. They were originally bred to be sled dogs and haul heavy cargo. They’re heavy-boned with muscular chests and shoulders.