| If you want hardy winter outdoor dog then
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| | These dogs are loyal and affectionate, a
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| the Alaskan Malamute may be the one for
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| | great family pet and good with children.
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| you!
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| | They are friendly to strangers but may
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| This breed, descended from the Arctic
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| | not get along with small animals as they
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| Wolf, has roots in Alaska where it has
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| | have a strong prey instinct. They also
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| been used by Alaskan Eskimos to pull
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| | may not get along good with other dogs
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| sleds for over 2000 years. These
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| | and early socialization and firm training
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| hard-working dogs have great strength and
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| | are important to raising an obedient pet.
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| endurance and have pulled sleds on many
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| | Alaskan Malamutes love the outdoors,
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| expeditions including Admiral Byrd's
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| | especially in winter time. Taking your
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| expeditions to the North Pole.
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| | Malamute on a winter walk or bringing him
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| Weighing in at around 80 to 95 pounds (
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| | with you when you are snowshoeing or
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| 70 – 85 for females) and growing to
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| | cross-country skiing is a real treat.
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| 24 to 26 inches ( a few inches shorter
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| | They can be happy in a fenced in yard but
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| for females), the Alaskan Malamute is on
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| | they do like to be around their "pack" so
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| the large side and part of the AKC
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| | you need to be sure to spend lots of time
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| Working group. Alaskan Malamutes have an
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| | with your dog even if you keep him
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| average litter size of six puppies. With
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| | outside. this is an act of dog that
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| good care they can live to be 15 years
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| | needs plenty of exercise and will do best
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| old.
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| | with a large yard. It is not advised to
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| The sweet expression on these dogs make
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| | let them run free, as this breed will
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| them just about the cutest puppies ever
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| | roam in his territory. They can
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| and they grow into beautiful sweet adults
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| | withstand cold temperatures well but in
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| as well. Their disposition is just as
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| | hot climates you need to make sure that
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| sweet as it looks and they make loving
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| | the dog does not overheat. Be aware that
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| pets, but a bit strong willed. they have
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| | they are diggers and if you do not bury
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| a thick coat on a solid well-built body.
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| | your fence quite a bit under the ground
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| Ears are held erect on a wide head and
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| | you will soon find a large hole and no
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| eyes are dark and almond shaped. There
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| | dog inside the fence.
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| may be some Alaskan Malamutes with blue
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| | This is a fairly hardy breed with few
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| eyes, however this is a fault which would
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| | health problems. They can have hip
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| disqualify your dog in the show ring.
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| | dysplasia just like any other breed and
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| The coat can be from 1 to 3 inches long
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| | may be prone to dwarfism. They are
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| and comes in Wolf Gray, solid white,
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| | rather clean dogs and virtually odorless.
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| black and white, red and a red undercoat
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| | they are heavy shedders and grooming
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| with gray outer coat. Many dogs have a
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| | consist of brushing twice a week and an
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| dark mask and other dark markings and the
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| | occasional dry shampoo.
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| legs and muscle are usually white.
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