The characteristics of small Alaskan Malamutes are not very obvious. When they are a little older, they can better identify Alaskan Malamutes. In some circuses, some people use Alaskan Malamutes as snow wolves for viewing performances. How should we identify Alaskan Malamutes?
The alaskan malamute is strong, with a thick chest and plenty of muscle. It stands with its head held high, showing great courage and vitality, and its alert eyes are full of curiosity. The head is broad. The ears are triangular and erect. The muzzle is broad, tapering from the base to the tip of the nose. The muzzle does not appear long and sharp, nor does it appear short. Double coat, the undercoat is wool-like; the top coat is thick, thick and long. There are many coat colors. Plaques on the face are a distinct feature. The face is pure white or patchy. The tail is well-haired. Curled towards the back like a waving flag.
Face Nose: Color may be any coat except reddish, with black nose, lips and eyelids. The nose of a red dog can be brown. A white nose with stripes is also considered acceptable. Muzzle: Large, in proportion to the skull, decreasing slightly in width and depth from the junction with the skull toward the nose. Lips: Tight. Teeth/jaws: Broad, with large teeth. Incisors bite into scissors. The maxillary or inferior maxillary process is a defect. Cheeks: Moderately flat. Eyes: Positioned obliquely. Eye brown, almond shaped, medium size. Blue eyes are disqualified. Ears: Medium in size, but in proportion to the head. The ears are triangular with slightly rounded tips. The ears are located on the upper part of the skull, with a wide distance and in line with the upper corner of the eye. When alert, the ears prick up. Slightly forward when erect, but sometimes drooping against the skull when the dog is working. Too high a position is a defect. Neck: Strong and moderately arched.
Body: Compact but not too short. The body should not be overweight and the bones should be of the right size. Back: Straight and slightly sloping toward the hips. Loin: Hard and muscular. A long waist will make the back appear weak, so it is a defect. Chest: Well developed. Tail: well positioned. Raise your back while working. It should not snap off or curl close to the back, and the coat should not be as short as fox fur. The Eskimo’s tail is richly furred, like wavy feathers. Limbs Forequarters: The forelegs are heavily boned and muscular, straight when viewed from the front. Shoulders: Moderately sloping Bones: Short and strong, slightly sloping when viewed from the side. Hindquarters: The hindquarters are broad. When viewed from behind, the legs stand and move in line with the front legs, not too close or too far apart. Dewclaws must not be present on the hind legs, and the dewclaws are removed from the pups shortly after birth. Legs: Very muscular. Back Knee: Moderately flexed. Hocks: Moderately curved, naturally downward. Feet: Snowshoe type, tight and deep, well padded, firm and compact in appearance. Feet large, with tight and arched toes. There are protective hairs between the toes. The pads are thick and thick; the nails are short and strong.
