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Alaskan Malamute -
Purebred Dogs and Puppies

Alaskan Malamute


A member of the AKC Working group, The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs. They are a powerful and substantially built dog with a deep chest and strong, well-muscled body, they have the ability to tolerate extremely low temperatures.



They are closely related to many of the other Spitz-types dog breeds and have been used as a sled dog for a long time. Today, Malamutes often compete in sled-pulling competitions.

The Malamute is an affectionate, friendly dog , a loyal, devoted companion, and can be very playful. These exact qualities also make the Malamute a poor choice as a guard dog.

Very important: A Mal needs a confident owner who will clearly be the pack leader and train the dog with only kind and firm methods.

This can be a very dominant breed, especially with other dogs of the same sex. It is important that you thoroughly socialize any Malamute around other dogs.

Watch an Alaskan Malamute do what they do best



Recent DNA analysis has shown that the Malamute dog breed is also one of the oldest breeds of dog known to man.

Malamutes are of various colors, have a thick coat, a well furred tail carried over the back, are structured for strength and endurance, and this breed's strength is second to none.

Per the AKC, the primary criteria for judging the Malamute in a show is its ability to pull heavy freight as a sled dog; everything else is secondary.

Alaskan Malamutes are athletic dogs who love the outdoors, but can also thrive as house pets. Be forewarned, these dogs are heavy shedders - especially twice a year.

Another thing, they do like to dig and can do this out of boredom if they don't receive enough exercise. They can also be quite the talented escape artist so make sure that all gates and locks are secure before leaving your dog in any area outside.

Also, keep in mind in case you are thinking of adopting a malamute is that their dense coats generally make them unsuited for hot climates. This breed can be left outside during even the coldest winter but he will shed abundantly all year round - particularly in the summer so be forewarned.

Concerning their coat, the Alaskan Malamute undercoat is dense and regular brushing must be done to keep his coat in good condition. The coat color may be black-and-white with an off-white undercoat, red-and-white, or gray-and-white with an off-white undercoat.

The natural range in size in the breed is: males, 25 inches at the shoulders, 85 pounds; females, 23 inches at the shoulders, 75 pounds. They are thick-boned with a large, muscular body, and a heavy weather-resistant coat of medium length.

Country of origin: Alaska

Lifespan: 10-14 years

Colors: Black and white, white, sable, gray, red

Known health problems: Bloat, shoulder problems, hip dysplasia, dwarfism





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A really companionable and indispensable dog is an accident of nature. You can't get it by breeding for it, and you can't buy it with money. It just happens along." - E B White, The Care and Training of a Dog


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