Alaskan Malamute
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- Dog Breed Group
- Working Dogs
- Origin of Breed
- Alaska in 3000 BC
- Life Expectancy
- 10 to 14 years
- Color
- Black, Alaskan Seal, Sable, Wolf Grey, Silver, or Red
- Coat
- Medium length double coat, thick, coarse guard coat, dense undercoat.
- Exercise Needs
- Thrives on 4 exercise periods totalling about 2 hours per day.
- Temperament
- Moderate energy level. Very friendly and intelligent dog that learns things very quickly. Socialization with othre animals is ne
- Good with Children
- Good with older children
- Grooming Needs
- Heavy shedder. Should be brushed 3 times per week.
- Average Size - Male (in)
- 25
- Average Size - Female (in)
- 23
- Average Weight - Male (lbs)
- 85
- Average Weight - Female (lbs)
- 75
- Health Issues
- Hip dysplasia, eye problems and sometimes he suffers from a condition where the growth of the limbs is reduced.v
- Living Conditions
- Belongs in suburbs or rural areas. Must be supervised due to tendency to roam.
Breed Description
The Alaskan Malamute is a sled dog developed by the Malemiut, an Eskimo group from which it takes its name. The Alaskan Malamute is a strongly built dog, with a broad head, erect ears, and a plumelike tail carried over its back. Its thick coat is usually gray and white or black and white, the colours frequently forming a caplike or masklike marking on the head. The Alaskan Malamute characteristics include loyalty and friendliness, it has been used to haul freight on sleds and has served on expeditions to the Antarctic.