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Is The Alaskan Malamute The Perfect Pet For You?

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




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