A malamute. Sled dog developed by the Malemiut, an Eskimo group. It is a strongly built dog with a broad head, erect ears, and a plumelike tail carried over its back. Its thick coat is usually gray and white or black and white, the colours frequently forming a caplike or masklike marking on the head. It stands 23-25 in. (58-64 cm) tall and weighs 75-85 lbs (34-39 kg). Characteristically loyal and friendly, it has served on expeditions to the Antarctic