Description: Alaskan Malamute is a friendly, affectionate, intelligent, loyal and a noble breed. And they could have a mind of their own. They are easy to train, a fast learner dog and has a good stamina. This breed is large, a powerful built dog of Nordic breed type It is slightly longer than it is tall. It is heavy-boned and compact, designed for strength and endurance. This is an affectionate dog which is intelligent, friendly, loyal, and noble, but they have a mind of their own. The Alaskan Malamute is a fast learner breed and has a high stamina and full of energy. They are strong, large dog with a thick coarse double coat and plumed tail held over the back. They are well built with a solid body, wide head, are furry and have tough pads. Their ears are erected and eyes and eyes are dark,small, brown, almond shaped and they are obliquely positioned but with a sweet and friendly expression.

The coat averages one to three inches in length and comes in white, black & white, wolf gray, wolf sable (red undercoat with dark gray outer coat), or red, often with darker highlights and sometimes with a dark mask or cap. The legs and muzzle are almost always white. In some areas, dogs may be either smaller or larger than the official standard.

The Alaskan Malamute is a powerfully built dog of Nordic breed type, developed to haul heavy loads rather than race. It is slightly longer than it is tall. It is heavy-boned and compact, designed for strength and endurance. Its gait is steady, balanced and tireless. Its coat is thick and double, with a coarse outer coat and dense, woolly, oily undercoat, providing the ultimate in insulation. Although its eyes have a “wolf-like” appearance, its expression is soft.

Dynamics: The Alaskan Malamute is a sweet and intelligent dog, mature and safe for children to play with. It is a friendly breed, and very affectionate to its owners. It is not suitable to be a guard dog for this reason.

The Alaskan Malamute is very energetic, and without giving it attention it may become destructive. It is happier to be playing outside although it can be content to play indoors. It may be difficult to train a Malamute for formal obedience because of its playfulness but it is not hard to train them to be well-mannered. The Alaskan Malamute is eager to please and easy to get along with.

This breed is generally more quiet than most dogs but the Alaskan Malamute likes to howl and dig. It also has a strong pry instinct that the owners have to keep an eye out when the dog is with smaller animals. If raised together with small kittens and other animals, though, the Alaskan Malamute will treat them as their own. Of course, proper socialization with people and other dogs is important.

Breed Group: Working

Weight: males 80-95 pounds (36-43 kg), females 70-85 pounds (32-38 kg)

Height: males 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), females 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)

Color: The Alaskan Malamute’s coat color ranges from light gray through to black, with white shading and a white mask or cap; also shades of sable or red with shading, or all white.

Country of Origin: The Alaskan Malamute came from Alaska, where it was named after the Mahlemuts, the tribe that developed the breed. It is a Nordic dog that descended from the Arctic wolf.

Activities: Alaskan Malamutes are very energetic and active. If you have the space they will run and play outside all day. Make sure to monitor them if the conditions are too hot.

Grooming: They have double coat which will need to be bushed around twice weekly to keep them in good condition. Yearly, they shed twice and at other times of the yea they still shed although not much. Therefore not recommended for those with allergy.

Other Info: Their life span is around 10-12 years. Here are some health pobleme to look out for this breed: Bleeding, thyroid problems, cataracts, ligament poblems, skin conditions and autoimmune problems.