| The Alaskan Malamute is a native to the United | | | | family pet. They have a natural babysitter personality |
| States. They are the oldest Arctic dog breed in the | | | | when housed with children. However, they do not like |
| world. The Nordic Inuit tribe the Malamutes developed | | | | to be around other pets, especially other dogs. They |
| this breed as a working dog. They were used to pull | | | | are a smart breed that can learn quickly, however, |
| sleds. Later this breed was used as hunting dogs as | | | | they get bored easily so you will need to challenge |
| well. | | | | their minds as much as possible to keep them |
| The Alaskan Malamute can be compared to a | | | | motivated. Obedience training is required for this breed |
| Clydesdale Horse. It is built to be strong, athletic, and to | | | | to keep them manageable. |
| have endurance. They generally grow to be between | | | | Care and grooming for the Alaskan Malamute |
| 23 and 28 inches tall and weigh between 85 and 125 | | | | To care for this breed you will need to brush their |
| pounds. They have a double layer coat. The top coat | | | | coats once a week. Because their coat is so thick you |
| is thick and coarse, while their undercoat is plush and | | | | will need to take extra precautions to protect them |
| soft. Their coat colors are variegated with white, black | | | | from pest infestations. Some of the health concerns |
| and gray. | | | | that affect this breed include growth problems, eye |
| Behavior and characteristics of the Alaskan Malamute | | | | problems, and hip dysplasia. |
| This is a friendly breed of dog that makes a great | | | | |