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2006-11-20 14:14:05 · 6 answers · asked by hockey fan 3 in Pets Dogs

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The Alaskan Husky is a bred, but "husky" can actually represent many breeds of dogs.

Husky (sometimes misspelt huskie) is a general term for several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs. Because of their strength and stamina, the name "Husky" is popular for products and for sports mascots.

Breeds of sled dog
Alaskan husky
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Eurohound
Greenland Dog
Mackenzie River Husky
Sakhalin Husky
Samoyed
Seppala Siberian Sleddog
Siberian Husky (or Arctic Husky)

2006-11-20 14:16:32 · answer #1 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0 1

The term 'husky' was coined a little over 100 years ago. It started out by meaning "Eskimo dog", shortened to "Esky dog" and finally to the current term, "Husky".

In that aspect, a Malamute is most definitely a Husky.

Mals are the largest of the northern breeds, the Huskies. They are like Clydesdale horses, slow-paced but extremely strong. Mals ideal freighting size is 23" for females, 25" for males, but very often they are larger, some going as high as 30" (but these guys aren't very effecient on the trail!).

2006-11-20 16:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by Lori R 3 · 0 0

Yea, they are. They're the largest of the sled dogs. Some are even 24 inches high. They were bred in upper western Alaska by Inuit people called Malemutes. they're known for their loyalty, understanding, and smartness.

2006-11-20 14:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by Leyna K 1 · 0 0

malamutes are commonly refered to huskies. but within the husky family there are different breeds. alot of the huskies here are named by where they are from. different villages and river vallley's, as they are used for different purposes here. you have race dogs and freight dogs, the race dogs tend to look similar to greyhounds, whereas freight dog are larger (meant for hauling freight)

2006-11-20 14:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by kaka 2 · 0 0

do a splash learn. start up with the AKC internet site and the Alaskan Malamute club of us of a of america. there is diverse tips about-line and a few large books available. do not base your determination on a internet talk board! That being suggested: Mals are large dogs, yet they have been more suitable to be an arctic breed the place they had to think of for themselves. they at the instant are not ordinary to coach, fantastically for beginner vendors. attempting to rigidity one into doing something will backfire. Use effective approaches and make the dogs think of it exchange into his concept all alongside. unlike some breeds, the Mal would be plenty greater in all probability to think of for himself quite of attempting to do in spite of that's you have chose. they're clever adequate to coach you quite of any different way around! Many tend to be dominant. Mals prefer diverse grooming and exercising, and you ought to use large care for the duration of warmer climate. it relatively is not a breed which you would be able to bypass away on my own in the backyard or kennel all day. they're going to dig, bark, bite, and alter into extremely damaging if bored. you may desire to contain your domestic dog in the family members, not bypass away it by utilising itself. Mals will bounce or climb fences just to instruct they could. some tend to be dogs aggressive. Many view smaller animals as prey and could hunt and/or kill rabbits, birds, squirrels, cats, etc. they're additionally vendors to well-being issues if bought from unreputable factors. Take some weeks (or greater) and do your learn. call and consult with a pair breeders. make certain you purchase from an outstanding breeder quite of from a newspaper advert or a puppy keep. this variety of breeder would be keen to bypass to with you and assist you to be attentive to the specialists and cons of the breed and verify in spite of if this could be a stable in good shape for you. everybody who tells you it is the ideal dogs for each individual and that there at the instant are not any undesirable issues approximately it would not have your maximum suitable activity or the puppies' in thoughts-- they're basically attempting to make a sale.

2016-10-22 11:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by agudelo 4 · 0 0

Nope...similar in looks, but they are two different types of dogs with different temperments, habits, attitudes and abilities.

2006-11-20 14:16:57 · answer #6 · answered by D 3 · 0 0

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