Alaskan Malamute

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** A large, strong dog with a thick, coarse double coat and a plumed tail held over its back. The feet are furry and have tough pads. The coat averages 1-3 inches in length and can be white, black and white, wolf grey, wolf sable (red undercoat with dark grey outer coat), or red, often with darker highlights and sometimes with a dark mask or cap. The average height range is 22-26 inches and the average weight range is 70-95 pounds.

**Synonyms:** - Malamute