The answer is NO! A purebred Alaskan Malamute cannot have blue eyes. This is the only disqualification in the American Kennel Club (AKC) breed standard. An Alaskan Malamute with blue eyes would be immediately disqualified.
How can I tell if my malamute is purebred?
Look at the dog's eye color.1Purebred Alaskan Malamutes always have brown eyes. They don't carry the genes for blue eyes.2Siberian Huskies have either light blue or brown eyes. When their eyes are brown, check the shade of the hue. If it is a light shade, it's likely a husky, not a malamute.How to Identify an Alaskan Malamute from a Siberian Husky - wikiHow
Can Alaskan Huskies have blue eyes?
Do Alaskan Huskies have blue eyes? Alaskan Huskies commonly have brown eyes. The Siberian Husky blue eyes really stands apart from the different types of Huskies because it is a dominant trait, which is not common for other breeds or types of dogs.
How do you tell if your dog is a malamute or husky?
Both dogs have white underbellies. Another notable difference between the husky and the malamute is their tails. While the husky's brush tail points downward, the malamute has a bushier tail that they carry over their back, which tends to wave in the air like a feathered plume.
Is blue eyed dogs rare?
Blue-eyed dogs are rare. This distinctive look in one or both eyes is caused by a lack of pigment around the eye area, albinism, or a number of other genetic factors. Check out our article about how dogs get blue eyes, and the Dog Genetics website has more information about the genes that affect eye color.
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