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Alexis De Leaver

Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute: What’s the difference between these two cold-weather breeds?

Portraits of Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute on black background.

If you're searching for a dog breed that will thrive in the cold, you may be looking to compare the Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute.

It may be difficult to differentiate or choose between these two breeds as, in many ways, they are pretty similar. Both were bred for pulling sleds in cold weather and tons of snow. The major difference is that Siberian Huskies were built for speed and the Alaskan Malamutes were built for pulling heavy loads.

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