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