Alaskan Malamute breed information and pictures
The Alaskan Malamute is part of the Working; Northern group. The Alaskan Malamute is a dog with Above average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Alaskan Malamute is Above average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Sports, The Alaskan Malamute lifestyle is Prefer outdoor living, ready to join in almost any athletic activity; if bored, will express displeasure by howling and digging to the South Pole!
The Alaskan Malamute is susceptible to hip dysplasia, chondrodysplasia and eye problems. It is important that when contacting a Alaskan Malamute breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Alaskan Malamute from a petstore which commonly are known to support Alaskan Malamute puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Alaskan Malamute health issues. The AKC, UKC, CKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Alaskan Malamute breed standard.
The Alaskan Malamute is susceptible to hip dysplasia, chondrodysplasia and eye problems. It is important that when contacting a Alaskan Malamute breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Alaskan Malamute from a petstore which commonly are known to support Alaskan Malamute puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Alaskan Malamute health issues. The AKC, UKC, CKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Alaskan Malamute breed standard.
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Alaskan Malamute
Group: Working; Northern
Size: Shoulder height: About 64 cm (25.25 inches).
Weight: 75-85 pounds
| Country of Origin: North America (Alaska) |
| Character: Affectionate and loyal, but sometimes mischievous. |
| Temperment: Get along well with children. Generally too friendly to be a good watch dog. |
| Coat: The outercoat is think and coarse and under-coat is greasy and wooly. |
| Care: Use a course comb when shedding - otherwise, no grooming is required. |
| Colour: Black/shades of grey, commonly with lighter mask/underside |
| Comments: Very strong, often used for sledding and weight pulling. Not a dog for small children - older children are fine. |
| Purposes: Family Pet, Sports, |
The Alaskan Malamute is part of the Working; Northern group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Sports, The Alaskan Malamute lifestyle is Prefer outdoor living, ready to join in almost any athletic activity; if bored, will express displeasure by howling and digging to the South Pole!