The eyes of the Alaskan Malamute are almond-shaped and are varied shades of brown; however, the darker eye is preferred. Purebred Alaskan Malamutes will not have blue eyes.
Can an Alaskan Malamute have blue eyes?
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. ... Eye color in dogs is determined by the type and amount of pigment in the iris of the eye. In Malamutes and many other breeds dark brown eyes are strongly preferred.
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 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
What's the difference between Alaskan husky and Malamute?
While they're both sizable dogs, the malamute is the larger of the two—by a lot. The American Kennel Association says the husky usually stands between 20 and 24 inches tall. Female huskies are usually smaller, and weigh between 35 and 50 pounds, with males weighing in from 45 to 60 pounds.
