"Craig&Heather" wrote in message:

ALASKAN MALAMUTES can range anywhere from 75 to 170lbs. My male weighed
in
at a hefty 150lbs. and he was truley a gentle giant

The breed standard for Malamutes actually specifies an ideal weight range.
From the AKC: " There is a natural range in size in the breed. The desirable
freighting sizes are males, 25 inches at the shoulders, 85 pounds; females,
23 inches at the shoulders, 75 pounds".

There are unfortunately many unscrupulous breeders out there, advertising
so-called Giant Mals that fall significantly outside the desirable size
ranges.

Suja