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Is my dog a Husky or a Malamute? How can I tell the difference?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | DOG-XLG-LONGHAIR | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 18 days old | 30 lbs

Im needing help identifying breed.. Is SnowBall Husky ot Malamute?!

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 19th, 2019

Its a little hard to gauge, as theres not a great deal of size reference here. Typically, huskys are a bit smaller and more "lean." It may help if you let us know her weight and age; under her pets info there is no age but it says she's 30 pounds, not sure thats accurate. Based solely on the pictures I would say Husky. thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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