The
Alaskan Malamute is a powerful, substantially built dog with a
deep chest and strong, compact body. He is the oldest of the Arctic
dogs, a native to Alaska. Malamutes are family oriented and love
to be with people. He makes a wonderful companion and does well
with children. He is well suited for colder climates and he does
not like hot, humid weather. An Alaskan Malamute is happiest drawing
a sled, a wheeled cart or carrying a pack hiking. He is fun loving
and hard working.
Height:23
- 28 inchesWeight:
85 - 125 lbs.
Colors:
From light grey to shadings of black or from gold through shades
of red to liver. Under body is always white, with white on his
legs, feet and mask.
Coat:
Harsh, thick topcoat and heavy plush undercoat.
Temperament:
Active, exuberant and friendly.
With
Children: Yes. We would suggest supervision
with your children.
With
Pets: No. High aggression towards other dogs. Not recommended
in homes with other small pets.
Special
Skills: Sled dog and family pet.
Watch-dog:
Medium.
Guard-dog:
Low.
Care and Training: Weekly brushing
of the coat is needed. Carefully attention should be paid to keeping
him parasite free. Sheds in warm weather. Needs vigorous daily
exercise and attention. Obedience training is very important to
maintain a well balanced dog.
Learning Rate: Learns quickly but,
bores easily.
Activity: Very High.
Living Environment: Lots of space,
does much better in a country environment. Needs a cooler climate.
Health Issues: Possibilities of hip
dysphasia, eye problems and sometimes could suffer from a condition
where the growth of the limbs could be reduced. Carefully have
the dog examined by your veterinarian to detect any of the above
anomalies.
Life Span: 10-14 years.
Litter Size: 4 - 10.
History: He was developed by a tribe
of nomadic Inuit people called Malamute who lived in the upper
part of western Alaska. They had wanted a large, strong, sled-pulling
dog that was not a speedster but a heavy hauler so that they could
use them as draft animals. During the white man's settling of
Alaska the dogs were used for hunting and hauling in large numbers.
First Registered by the AKC:
1935.
AKC Group: Working.
Class: Working.
Registries:
AKC, ANKC,
CKC,
FCI (Group 5), KC,
(GB), UKC
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