Malamutes

The Malamute retains more of its original form and function than many other modern breeds. If a dog owner cannot cope with a dog that will not comply with the owner's every command, a more compliant breed should be selected. This dog has a long genetic foundation of living in the harshest environment imaginable, and many of its behaviors are evolved to conform with "survival of the fittest." Independence, resourcefulness and primitive behaviors are common in the breed. While intelligent, they are widely believed to be one of the most difficult dogs to train. However, if the training is kept fun for the dog and not repetitively boring, success is within reach.

Alaskan Malamute

Malamute Dog Breed

Malamute Dog Classification:

Malamutes were initially bred to pull sleds.

Other Names: Mal, Mally, Alaskan Malamute,

Malamute in Foreign Languages:

Inupiak: malimiut

Origins: Malamute's are named after the Malhemut tribe, Inuit people who lived in Northwestern Alaska. The Malhemut people were nomadic and they used the malamute dogs to haul their possessions as they travelled.

Description: Malamutes are well muscled medium to large sized dogs. They are built for cold weather, they have thick fur, erect ears, almond shaped eyes and a curly tail.

Size: Alaskan Malamutes weigh 75 to 125 lbs, they stand 23 to 28 inches at their shoulder.

	weight	height
Male	85 to 125 lbs	23 to 28 inches tall
Female	75 to 85 lbs	23 to 28 inches tall

Coat: Malamutes have a thick double coat, with a plush undercoat, the malamutes coat can be bray, sable, black, or red, with white markings.

Disposition: Malamutes are good family dogs and fond of people (including strangers). Malamutes may not however be as accepting of other animals or pets.

Type Dog: Malamutes are working sled dogs.

Litter Size: Malamutes give birth to litters of 4 to 10 puppies.

Behavior: Malamutes are intelligent but they can be difficult to train. Malamutes seldom bark, and have the tendency to howl.

Traits: Active, exhuberant

Country of Origin: USA - Alaska

Life Span: Malamutes live up to 16 years.

Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC, KC (UK), NZKC, UKC

Malamute