Alaskan Malamute
Working Group
Height at Shoulders
Females ~23 in, Males ~25 in
Weight
Females ~75 lbs, Males ~85 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-14 yrs
History
The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest sled dogs of the Arctic, named after the Mahlemut tribe that lived in northwest Alaska. Alaskan Malamutes were used for pulling cargo-loaded sleds and also for hunting large game such as bears and seals. These dogs were bred for strength, energy, and endurance, as they were used to pull heavy cargo slowly, unlike Siberian Huskies that were built for speed. During the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896, Alaskan Malamutes became very popular amongst prospectors, and were often crossed with other dogs just to increase the number of Malamute-like individuals available.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Alaskan Malamutes share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Noise Level
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Happy, exuberant, and friendly to everyone
Don't bark but will howl constantly
Intelligent, independent, and stubborn, making them a bit difficult to train
Known to chase after and potentially kill small animals or other pets
Tend to be mischievous- known to "counter surf" aka steal food off counter, dig, and climb (which makes for great escape artists)
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