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