I thought there was a post about this already somewhere but I can''t seem to find it...
Siberian Huskies are as alike as they are different LOL They were bred for very different purposes, Alaskan Malamutes were bred to pull heavy loads over short distances at a slower speed making them incredibly strong and able to cover a lot of ground but not too quickly (a moderate trot usually). Siberian Huskies were bred to pull light loads over long distances at a quicker pace. This means they''re also very strong (but not as strong as a mal) and they have high endurance so they can go far fast OR they can go a short distances even faster (they travel long distances at a quick trot or a slow lope).
Both were bred to work closely with humans and other dogs. Both breeds are fantastic with humans especially children, but Mals tend to be dog-aggressive to any dog outside of it''s pack whereas Siberian Huskies are pretty accepting of everyone. Part of the Siberian HUsky''s job was to keep the women and children warm during cold nights by lying down under the skins with them so they were bred to be very calm, quiet, and friendly when indoors. I see this daily with OC and Ronan. Outside they can be quite the crazy maniacs but when they come in, they''re instantly very content to just lie around and watch the world go by. However if an owner lacks in proper excercise for their Siberian Husky, this NEVER applies.
Both breeds require a very high amount of excercise for both mental and physical contentment. If their excercise needs aren''t met they can become ridiculously destructive. I''ve seen some pretty insane indoor renovations, thankfully not in my own home! A walk around the block once a day will not suffice for either breeds. They both need a minimum of 1hr every day at a quick pace (speed walk). If walking''s not your thing there are many other ways to excercise both breeds which satisfy their love of pulling.
Training is a must for both breeds. Both are stubborn, independent, dominant, and easily bored so it is essential that the trainer keep things fun and interesting to hold the dog''s attention. You''ll benefit a lot more from short, frequent training times than long daily ones. Niether breed reacts well to improper corrections. If they feel that the handler doesn''t know what they''re doing and is correcting at the wrong times (EX. when you ask for a sit but the dog doesn''t reply because you asked incorrectly without knowing so you correct the dog) they will shut down and ignore you. It doesn''t matter what you do if the dog has decided it''s not going to listen to you, he simply won''t. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Trust me! I was working with Juneau one day and I asked him to stand and he just stared at me blankly so all I did was say a sterner "Hey! Juneau, stand!" and right away I saw it in his eyes that he had shut down from me. What had I done wrong? The command is "stack" not "stand"! Oy! Usually they''re not this extreme but just giving you an idea. I had to work to get Juneau motivated again so he would listen to me by engaging in fool-proof commands.
Both breeds LOVE to hunt and are incredibly prey-driven. Depending on how much socialization is done and training, prey can be anything from a small mouse, to the family cat, to the neighbour''s pomeranian, to a horse (more likely to be brought down if they''re in a pack though but this isn''t to say they wouldn''t at leats try if they''re on their own!).
A big difference would be that a Mal would be a lot more likely to protect/defend than a Sibe. Not to say a Sibe wouldn''t step up in the call of duty but if someone were to break into my home I would put my faith in Smokey the Malamute to alert and protect the home before I would in Oceano. Sibes are just too friendly.
Hmmm I think I''ve covered the main bits...if you have any other questions feel free to ask!
Siberian Huskies are as alike as they are different LOL They were bred for very different purposes, Alaskan Malamutes were bred to pull heavy loads over short distances at a slower speed making them incredibly strong and able to cover a lot of ground but not too quickly (a moderate trot usually). Siberian Huskies were bred to pull light loads over long distances at a quicker pace. This means they''re also very strong (but not as strong as a mal) and they have high endurance so they can go far fast OR they can go a short distances even faster (they travel long distances at a quick trot or a slow lope).
Both were bred to work closely with humans and other dogs. Both breeds are fantastic with humans especially children, but Mals tend to be dog-aggressive to any dog outside of it''s pack whereas Siberian Huskies are pretty accepting of everyone. Part of the Siberian HUsky''s job was to keep the women and children warm during cold nights by lying down under the skins with them so they were bred to be very calm, quiet, and friendly when indoors. I see this daily with OC and Ronan. Outside they can be quite the crazy maniacs but when they come in, they''re instantly very content to just lie around and watch the world go by. However if an owner lacks in proper excercise for their Siberian Husky, this NEVER applies.
Both breeds require a very high amount of excercise for both mental and physical contentment. If their excercise needs aren''t met they can become ridiculously destructive. I''ve seen some pretty insane indoor renovations, thankfully not in my own home! A walk around the block once a day will not suffice for either breeds. They both need a minimum of 1hr every day at a quick pace (speed walk). If walking''s not your thing there are many other ways to excercise both breeds which satisfy their love of pulling.
Training is a must for both breeds. Both are stubborn, independent, dominant, and easily bored so it is essential that the trainer keep things fun and interesting to hold the dog''s attention. You''ll benefit a lot more from short, frequent training times than long daily ones. Niether breed reacts well to improper corrections. If they feel that the handler doesn''t know what they''re doing and is correcting at the wrong times (EX. when you ask for a sit but the dog doesn''t reply because you asked incorrectly without knowing so you correct the dog) they will shut down and ignore you. It doesn''t matter what you do if the dog has decided it''s not going to listen to you, he simply won''t. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Trust me! I was working with Juneau one day and I asked him to stand and he just stared at me blankly so all I did was say a sterner "Hey! Juneau, stand!" and right away I saw it in his eyes that he had shut down from me. What had I done wrong? The command is "stack" not "stand"! Oy! Usually they''re not this extreme but just giving you an idea. I had to work to get Juneau motivated again so he would listen to me by engaging in fool-proof commands.
Both breeds LOVE to hunt and are incredibly prey-driven. Depending on how much socialization is done and training, prey can be anything from a small mouse, to the family cat, to the neighbour''s pomeranian, to a horse (more likely to be brought down if they''re in a pack though but this isn''t to say they wouldn''t at leats try if they''re on their own!).
A big difference would be that a Mal would be a lot more likely to protect/defend than a Sibe. Not to say a Sibe wouldn''t step up in the call of duty but if someone were to break into my home I would put my faith in Smokey the Malamute to alert and protect the home before I would in Oceano. Sibes are just too friendly.
Hmmm I think I''ve covered the main bits...if you have any other questions feel free to ask!