| If you want hardy winter outdoor dog then the | | | | These dogs are loyal and affectionate, a great |
| Alaskan Malamute may be the one for you! | | | | family pet and good with children. They are |
| This breed, descended from the Arctic Wolf, has | | | | friendly to strangers but may not get along with |
| roots in Alaska where it has been used by | | | | small animals as they have a strong prey instinct. |
| Alaskan Eskimos to pull sleds for over 2000 | | | | They also may not get along good with other |
| years. These hard-working dogs have great | | | | dogs and early socialization and firm training are |
| strength and endurance and have pulled sleds on | | | | important to raising an obedient pet. |
| many expeditions including Admiral Byrd's | | | | Alaskan Malamutes love the outdoors, especially in |
| expeditions to the North Pole. | | | | winter time. Taking your Malamute on a winter |
| Weighing in at around 80 to 95 pounds ( 70 - 85 | | | | walk or bringing him with you when you are |
| for females) and growing to 24 to 26 inches ( a | | | | snowshoeing or cross-country skiing is a real |
| few inches shorter for females), the Alaskan | | | | treat. They can be happy in a fenced in yard but |
| Malamute is on the large side and part of the | | | | they do like to be around their "pack" so you |
| AKC Working group. Alaskan Malamutes have an | | | | need to be sure to spend lots of time with your |
| average litter size of six puppies. With good care | | | | dog even if you keep him outside. this is an act of |
| they can live to be 15 years old. | | | | dog that needs plenty of exercise and will do best |
| The sweet expression on these dogs make them | | | | with a large yard. It is not advised to let them run |
| just about the cutest puppies ever and they | | | | free, as this breed will roam in his territory. They |
| grow into beautiful sweet adults as well. Their | | | | can withstand cold temperatures well but in hot |
| disposition is just as sweet as it looks and they | | | | climates you need to make sure that the dog |
| make loving pets, but a bit strong willed. they | | | | does not overheat. Be aware that they are |
| have a thick coat on a solid well-built body. Ears | | | | diggers and if you do not bury your fence quite a |
| are held erect on a wide head and eyes are dark | | | | bit under the ground you will soon find a large hole |
| and almond shaped. There may be some Alaskan | | | | and no dog inside the fence. |
| Malamutes with blue eyes, however this is a fault | | | | This is a fairly hardy breed with few health |
| which would disqualify your dog in the show ring. | | | | problems. They can have hip dysplasia just like |
| The coat can be from 1 to 3 inches long and | | | | any other breed and may be prone to dwarfism. |
| comes in Wolf Gray, solid white, black and white, | | | | They are rather clean dogs and virtually odorless. |
| red and a red undercoat with gray outer coat. | | | | they are heavy shedders and grooming consist of |
| Many dogs have a dark mask and other dark | | | | brushing twice a week and an occasional dry |
| markings and the legs and muscle are usually | | | | shampoo. |
| white. | | | | |