[ETL]

Every Malamute photo I’ve seen shows their tail curling UP.

Looks like you're right about that. The link is to the Google images results for "Malamute".

https://www.google.com/search?q=Malamute&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwisr8ulo6zSAhVD02MKHf3SBf0Q_AUICCgB&biw=1228&bih=617

[Salamander]

Took me about 2 seconds to debunk "always".

Their tails *are* flexible, ya know.

Depending on mood, can be up or down and show Mals are always stacked with tails curling over their hip, as required by the breed standard.