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ALASKAN MALAMUTE — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The FCI is the World Canine Organization, which includes 83 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 339 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The "owner" countries of the breeds write the standards of these breeds in co-operation with the Standards and Scientific Commissions of the FCI, and the translation and updating are carried out by the FCI. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
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U.S.A. |
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25 inches at the shoulder is the preferred height but can be up to 30 inches. |
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Average is 85 lbs but can weigh over 100 lbs.
(Females are usually 2 inches shorter and 10 pounds lighter.) |
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The Alaskan Malamute was named for an Inuit tribe, the Mahlemut. Originally used in hunting seals, set loose in packs to course polar bears, and to haul heavy sledges or pack in supplies — the Malamute was a true working animal. He is also known as the legendary freighting dog of polar expeditions and served the military during both World wars. Today the Malamute is mainly a companion dog but is also involved in: packing, weight pulling, sledding, skijoring, carting, conformation, and obedience.
The general appearance of the Alaskan Malamute should be that of a powerfully built dog with a broad, deep chest, large bone and a broad head. The Malamute adapts well to warmer climates but is definitely an outdoor type that needs lots of exercise and prefers the winter months — an ideal choice for the cold-weather sports enthusiast. The outer coat is thick and coarse in colours from light grey to black with white, and he also has very distinctive markings on the face.
He is self-confident, strong-willed, affectionate and friendly. Intelligent but often independent by nature, obedience training is strongly recommended for the new owner. With his friendly nature to people, he does not generally make a good watch dog, however, his appearance alone can be very intimidating. The Malamute will generally get along with other family pets if raised with them; however, he is not usually tolerant of strange animals that he comes into contact with. Not a big barker, the Malamute does however, carry on conversations by "talking" and may occasionally howl.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Alaskan Malamute puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
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