Alaskan Malamute - The Nordic Sled Dog

The Alaskan Malamute is a medium-large to large dogover they fence. They are not good apartment, small
that weighs between 70-95 pounds and measures uphome or city dogs. They love to be outside and need
to 25". They are best known as sled dogs and areplenty of room to play. Because they are extremely
used to hard work. They ideal for cold climates orplayful as puppies, they would be better for older
homes that will keep them cool and hydrated in hotchildren until they become calmer. They work best
summers. The Alaskan Malamute has a thick, coarsewith other animals and pets when they are socialized
outer coat and woolly, dense undercoat. They areat a young age. They can be aggressive towards
dressed for cold weather. If you own an Alaskanother dogs and can consider small animals prey. This
Malamute and live in a warmer climate, you need tois an ideal dog for a family home that allows plenty
make sure that they have a place to get out of theof outdoor time to play and explore
sun and plenty of water.The breed dates back over 2000 years and is a
They come in a variety of colors including solid white,native of Alaska. They were originally used as sled
shadings of light to medium gray, black, sable, anddogs by the Alaskan Malamute Eskimo tribe. In
red. In animals with shadings, parts of legs, feet, theaddition to a companion dog, the Alaskan Malamutes
underbody, and part of face markings areare still used as sled dogs for racing, exploration and
predominantly white. The AKC does not recognizefamilies living in arctic regions.
any other solid colors than white.As hardworking sled dogs, they are important
Alaskan Malamutes are independent, friendly and loyal.household pets for families living in cold, snow
They are more active as puppies and tend to mellowcovered areas and imperative to their way of life. If
when they get older. They are chewers, diggers andyou are looking for an independent but loving
explorers. If you don't want it played with, than put itcompanion, the Alaskan Malamute is a perfect dog
away. When your Alaskan Malamute is outside, makefor you.
sure that they can't dig out of the yard or jump