Alaskan Malamute Facts

How big do they get?

Malamutes come in a variety of sizes with some as small as 50lbs as adults, usually females, and some as large as 200lbs, usually males. Males are commonly larger than females. An average female will usually weigh around 80-85 lbs. An average male will usually weigh approximately 100 lbs.

What colors are they?

They come in a variety of colors. Most people think about the black and white malamutes, but there are also solid white malamutes, solid grey, grey and white, and those we call reds that are red & white. Reds look a reddish brown color. They also come in a shorter coat, what we call a ‘standard coat.’ There are also what we call woolies whose coats can be 3 to 4 inches long.

Do they shed a lot?

Malamutes tend to shed very heavy one time per year. This is called, “Blowing their coats.” You can brush it out by the handfuls and could fill a small pillowcase. Normally, once they get through this heavy shedding, they don’t shed much through the rest of the year. Keeping them brushed out regularly helps the shedding problem.