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| Alaskan Malamute Breed Information Weight: 70-175 pounds Height: 22-34" |
~Mellow, but playful ~Eager to please ~Loves Children and people in general Some Ideal Human Companions: ~Cold-climate dwellers but do well in warmer climates ~Outdoorsy types ~True Dog Lovers who spend a lot of time with their dogs ~Malamutes do better when other animals are present in the home What They're Like to Live With: Alaskan Malamutes may look like lone wolves, but they could be funny, playful and friendly. They love to goof around, play games and be rowdy. As Alaskan Malamutes mature they do become more mellow and easygoing, but they never really lose touch with their inner-puppy. Take them outside any day and they'll frolic with the best of them. They love to play tug-of-war or with tennis balls. Almost any outdoor activity that you enjoy, they will participate in. They enjoy hiking, camping, boating, sledding and pulling. While they do possess intimidating looks, they have no real guard-dogging qualities. They are very friendly and outgoing. They rarely see a stranger. Malamutes have tons of hair. They should be brushed weekly to keep the hair floating around your home to a minimum. Things You Should Know: As you can tell from looking at them, Malamutes prefer cooler temperatures. If you happen to live in a warmer climate, keep your Malamute in the cool indoors or in the shade on hot days. Give them plenty of cool water to drink. They can drink an unusual amount of water in hot weather. They love to have a swim before their naps. They will thank you for it. Bred to run great distances, Alaskan Malamutes are very active and need lots of exercise. They might not do well in an apartment unless exercised regularly. Ideally, they should have a big yard with a high fence. Be warned, these dogs like to dig. So unless you don't want some cheap landscaping done in your yard, a Malamute may not be for you. Most of our dogs don't dig and the ones that do are either trying to catch a mole or are nesting, getting ready to whelp. Also, if you live in the country or on a large piece of land, expect your Alaskan Malamute to roam around and patrol the borders. Our dogs walk our fence line daily. A healthy Malamute can live as long as 15 years. The oldest living Malamute on record was over 20 years old. Common health issues include hip dysplasia and eye problems. They shed fairly heavily in the spring and fall. Malamutes possess a "double coat" which is nothing but two layers of coat called a topcoat (long "guard hairs") and an undercoat (a layer of thick, downy fuzz next to their skin under the guard hairs). The undercoat acts as an insulator and grows thick during winter so that they shed and be discarded during spring and summer. Generally, the male dogs only shed heavily in spring and summer. But the females frequently shed at the time of their estrus or heat cycle also. Malamutes do not have that "wet dog" smell like other dogs do. Regular bathing is unnecessary as the Malamutes coat sheds dirt readily and the dog is clean and has little odor. They are a very clean dog, grooming themselves frequently.~ The Alaskan Malamute was ranked 58th out of 154 dog breeds in 2004 AKC registrations. |
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