Its got to be malamutes for me (if its not I'm in trouble with this 5 sat around me lol,) although I do like the attitude of borders if I was into smaller dogs I think I might go for one.

Mo

Malamutes

I`ve met my doggy soulmate in one and now wouldnt be without one in my life

Although I do love Borders and if I was to have any type of terrier they would be my first choice

Border- i like them both but if i had to own one right now its gotta be a small dog that is portable and easy.......

okay I had no idea what border terrier was so had to look it up, thankully I wasn't too numpty as they are not common in Australia it stated so it made me feel better
I have only known one Malamute (not great for this weather here but we have cold areas where they would suit well) the one I knew was bitey, unpredictable (owner was a numpty though so I don't hold it against the breed), and hair loss well I would be there for a month brushing one.
My answer is border terrier not due to a size issue but a hairy one

I'd probably never have either, its too hot in Texas for a Malamute and I just flat don't care for terriers.

But if I had to pick, Malamute. They are good natured dogs, and gorgeous besides.

Borders for me. Although i prefer big dogs generally I couldnt manage a mals coat or deafness to recall! And arent Borders big dogs in little bodies anyway?!

And are owned by some really strange people

Oh congrats Anne..didn't know you had got one

Border terrier. I think you could do more with them. Mals always seem a bit aloof to me.

border terrorist.