Big, Playful, and Furry: the Alaskan Malamute

7. Coat colors vary

You'll find a wide array of coat colors within the Alaskan Malamute breed. Their coats may change color as they age from puppyhood to adulthood. Black, blue, gray, red, sable, seal, and silver mixed with white are common.  The only solid color for this breed should be their white underbody, feet, parts of the legs, and face markings. However, there are also solid white or cream-colored Malamute coats, which are much rarer. A recessive gene inherited by both parents dominates the color the dog was supposed to be.