Alaskan Malamute

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Description: The Alaskan Malamute is a powerful, substantially built dog with a deep chest and strong, compact body. The Alaskan Malamute is the oldest of the Arctic dogs, a native to Alaska. An Alaskan Malamute is a family oriented dog and love to be with people. An Alaskan Malamute makes a wonderful companion and they do well with children. The Alaskan Malamute is well suited for colder climates, and do not like hot, humid weather. The Alaskan Malamute is the happiest drawing a sled or a wheeled cart.

Height: 23 - 28 inches
Weight: 85 - 125 lbs.

Colors: The Alaskan Malamute is from light grey to shadings of black or from gold through shades of red to liver. Underbody is always white, with white on their legs, feet and mask.
Coat: Harsh, thick topcoat and heavy plush undercoat.

Temperament: An Alaskan Malamute is active, exuberant, friendly
With Children: Yes, the Alaskan Malamute does well children but they should be supervise with young children
With Pets: No, the Alaskan Malamute has a high aggression towards other dogs. An Alaskan Malamute is not recommended in homes with other small pets.
Special Skills: Sled dog and family pet.

Watch-dog: Medium
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Training: The Alaskan Malamute requires weekly brushing of their coat. Carefully attention should be paid to keeping your Alaskan Malamute free from parasites. The Alaskan Malamute sheds in warm weather. All Alaskan Malamute need vigorous daily exercise and attention. Obedience training is very important to maintain a well balanced Alaskan Malamute.
Learning Rate: Low. Learn quickly but, bore easily.

Activity: Very High
Living Environment: Lots of space is needed for the Alaskan Malamute, they do much better in a country environment. The Alaskan Malamute also needs cool climate.

Health Issues: Hip dysplasia, eye problems and sometimes they suffers from a condition where the growth of the limbs is reduced.

Life Span: 10-14 years
Litter Size: 4 - 10

Country of Origin: USA
History: The Alaskan Malamute was developed by a tribe of nomadic Inuit people called Mahlemuts 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 Alaskan Malamute was 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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