Alaskan Malamute: FCI Standard

FCI Number and Group:

• FCI Number: 243
• FCI Group: Group 5: Spitz and Primitive Types

Size and Weight:

• Height (at the withers):
• Males: 24.0-26.0 inches (61.0-66.0 cm)
• Females: 22.1-24.0 inches (56.0-61.0 cm)
• Weight Range:
• Males: 79.4-94.8 pounds (36.0-43.0 kg)
• Females: 70.6-83.8 pounds (32.0-38.0 kg)

Head (Skull, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Muzzle, Lips):

• Skull: Broad, deep, proportionate to the body, not appearing rough or clumsy. Rounded top between the ears.
• Eyes: Slightly oblique, almond-shaped, medium-sized, brown color preferred, deeper color preferred.
• Nose: Black for all colors except red-coated dogs, where brown is acceptable. “Snow nose” with light-colored stripes is acceptable.
• Ears: Triangular, slightly rounded tips, set wide apart, standing erect or may fold backward when working.

Body (Neck, Chest, Ribs, Back, Forequarters, Skin):

• Neck: Strong, slightly arched.
• Chest: Well-developed.
• Body: Compact structure, not overly heavy, with appropriate bone size.
• Back: Straight and slightly sloping towards the hips.

Legs (Forequarters, Shoulders, Hindquarters, Feet):

• Forequarters: Shoulders moderately sloping, forelimbs straight and muscular.
• Hindquarters: Wide, strong, well-muscled, with moderate angulation at the hocks.
• Feet: Compact, snowshoe-shaped, well-padded, with large and tight toes. Protective hair between toes.

Tail:

• Positioned at the end of the spine, carried over the back when at rest. Softly plumed, not tightly curled over the back.

Gait/Movement:

• Stable, harmonious, and powerful gait. Agile with strong drive from hindquarters. Legs move in a straight line, neither too close nor too wide.

Disqualifications:

• Any deviation from the specified points.
• Malocclusions (overshot or undershot).
• Blue eyes.