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Article #230: Alaskan Malamute - The Nordic Sled Dog

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






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