How are Huskamute's different to average Huskies?

Question

i'd love a husky when i am older but i've also heard of a crossbreed between Husky and Malamute, which makes a Huskamute. what is the difference between this and a husky??

Answer 1

I've seen many Mal x Siberian mixes over the years (and that's what they are. No cutesy "market-friendly" names, please! :), mostly sitting in shelters or my own rescue system.

I'm not really sure what the point in crossing these two breeds is. Both are highly intelligent, independent breeds. Both have a high prey drive, and will kill small animals (especially if not raised with them). Both are headstrong, and require consistent training. Both are very friendly breeds, and not watch/guard dogs. Both have similar types/amounts of coat. I'm not sure what you have to gain by crossing the two breeds.

The above traits are the things you *can* predict. What you can't predict is this:

1. Size. Malamutes are larger, heavier dogs. Your mix may be medium sized (like a Siberian), yet heavy boned (like a Mal), or it may be a large, medium boned dog. You'll have no idea until it's grown.

2. Dog agression. Mals tend to be more dog aggressive than Siberians. Which personality will their offspring have?

3. Wandering tendencies. Siberians MUST have a fenced in yard. Malamutes may stick around better. Notice I said *may*, as they are also independent and prone to taking off (just not as quickly!). Again...which tendency will the resulting mix have? You'll have no idea until they grow up.

4. Hip dysplasia. Both breeds have incidence of this disease -- Malamutes are more prone. Anyone intentionally creating this mix is likely doing it with untested dogs, who descend from untested dogs. So will your mix get it? Hard to say, but the chances are pretty good.

5. Eye problems. Both breeds carry them. Again, when mixes are created from untested stock (as they likely will be), your chances of getting them are higher.

NOTE: "Hybrid vigor" does not apply to crossing breeds of dog...for one, they're all the same species. Secondly, their genetics are a little more complicated than the pea plants that produced the theory of "hybrid vigor".

Neither of these breeds are the right breed for everyone. If you choose a purebred Siberian, please research the breed carefully before deciding. If you choose a mix, please adopt one from a shelter/rescue group. Buying one from someone breeding "huskamutes" is asking for heartache and supporting an unethical moron.

Links to help you with both breeds:

Siberians:
http://www.shca.org/shcahp2a.htm
http://www.shca.org/shcahp2b.htm

Malamutes:
http://www.alaskanmalamute.org/publiced/thinking.asp

Answer 2

I have a 15month old rescued huskamute and believe me they are not for a novice. It's kinda like having a husky with extra size and power. Very loving and loyal and suprisingly small eaters when mature. When growing however, my peaked at 12 chicken frames and 2 packs of tripe mince in a day!! But as I say once they fill out they are relatively small eaters.
Exercise daily is a must, no exceptions if you want your possesions to stay intact. Huskamutes will chew but only when they are unexercised or bored, both of which are easy to fix.
Both huskies and malamutes are keen observers and love to watch so a flat roof kennel is ideal to sit on. If living inside then a allocated spot at a window is a must. They love to watch the world go by.
Be prepared to be pulled on walks too. Sure you train them from puppies to make the walk easier but I've yet to see one walking behind their owner. With training it doesn't have to be a problem but don't expect the same obedience commanded from a german shepherd or sheepdog coz it aint gonna happen.
Great with other dogs though which is a big bonus.
Shouldn't be let off lead till 2 to 3 years old as they are very immature and puppy-like and soon learn to play keep away. That's assuming they dont just bolt. I once spent 2 1/2 hours chasing mine up and down the sea front.
They are amazing dogs if you have time and patience, well worth the effort in my opinion. Friendly loving and loyal to the end. Great looking too and love to play.

Answer 3

Malamutes are larger stockier dogs so a huskamute would be a bit bigger than the average husky. It would probably also be a bit more tolerant of changes of lifestyle and situations, dumber too.

Answer 4

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Answer 6

Look up each breed, a malamute/huskey mix is going to have the traits of a malamute as well as the huskey while the huskey will just be a huskey. They are both dogs that enjoy cold, this is true, and kind of resemble each other. Yet they are so different, a malamute is bigger for one. Here is a website where you can look up the breeds to see the difference for yourself.

http://dogbreedinfo.com/a-z.htm

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Answer 8

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