There are a lot of big dogs out there, and they can all very quite a bit on their overall personality.
If you told us more details it would help us help you a lot better, like how much activity you can provide, grooming, what you want to do with the dog, very friendly or protective?

Malamutes generally are not a dog I reccomend for beginers, they can be quite challenging. They are a very good breed, but they can be difficult at times.