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Article #187: Alaskan Malamute - The Nordic Sled Dog

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The Alaskan Malamute is a medium-large to can't dig out of the yard or jump over
large dog that weighs between 70-95 they fence. They are not good apartment,
pounds and measures up to 25". They are small home or city dogs. They love to be
best known as sled dogs and are used to outside and need plenty of room to play.
hard work. They ideal for cold climates Because they are extremely playful as
or homes that will keep them cool and puppies, they would be better for older
hydrated in hot summers. The Alaskan children until they become calmer. They
Malamute has a thick, coarse outer coat work best with other animals and pets
and wooly, dense undercoat. They are when they are socialized at a young age.
dressed for cold weather. If you own an They can be aggressive towards other dogs
Alaskan Malamute and live in a warmer and can consider small animals prey. This
climate, you need to make sure that they is an ideal dog for a family home that
have a place to get out of the sun and allows plenty of outdoor time to play and
plenty of water. 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. In originally used as sled dogs by the
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 AKC Malamutes are still used as sled dogs for
does not recognize any other solid colors racing, exploration and families living
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 Alaskan companion, the Alaskan Malamute is a
Malamute is outside, make sure that they perfect dog for you.






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