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The Alaskan Malamute is the largest of the Arctic
dogs. The head should be wide, with good erect
ears. It looks similar to the wolf, but has a
sweeter look. The eyes are medium and dark in
colour is desired. White or blue eyes are
considered being a fault and are not desirable by
the written standards. It should have large feet,
with thick pads. Thick double coat of fur, that
is about three inches long. Colours come in a
range of grey's sable or red. Within the
colouring should be shadings. Here you can have
wolf grey, black and white, red or sable to red.
The only non shaded colour allowed is white. The
dog nearly always has white legs. The standard
sizes can vary.

History: The Alaskan Malamute dog is a descendent
from the arctic wolf. First used as a work dog
some 3000 years ago. This is a Nordic sledge dog,
which comes from the Mahlemuts. This is a tribe
who raised these dogs and where the name comes
from. These dogs have been used for a long time
as sledge pullers and can pull large weights over
great distances.

Temperament: With the Alaskan Malamute dog you
will find a loyal dog with intelligence. They can
be very loving to their owner. This bred is good
with older children, but you need to teach the
child what is acceptable play for this dog. With
the right handling, this dog can mature to a fine
dog. This dog needs firm handling and a clear
leader of their pack, which must be the owner.
They need companionship, daily mental
stimulation, and physical exercise to get the
best from this breed. Feeding can be an issue,
and you need to watch size of meals as they can
eat more than they need. The Alaskan needs good
supervision around small animals and other dogs
as it has got a strong prey instinct. This dog
benefits from obedience training, and it is
highly recommended. If you do not train this dog
well you could have a lot of problems, as if they
get bored, they can do a lot of damage in a short
time.

Health issues: The Alaskan Malamute dog can
suffer from bloat, this can be very serous and
not to be taken as just a bit of wind. They can
have hip dysplasia which should be checked before
they are sold. Another thing this breed can get
is dwarfism called chondrodysplasia.

Grooming: The grooming of the Alaskan Malamute is
relative easy, and the breed only requires
brushing twice weekly. When it sheds it is very
heavy shedding, with the undercoat coming out in
clumps. Bathing is not needed, as dirt will come
off in the shedding. While this dog doesn't need
bathing it is not smelly but clean and smells
fine. You can use dry shampoo if you so desire
but only occasionally.

Living conditions: With the Alaskan Malamute we
have a dog that can happily live outside but will
wish for the company of the owner. Due to the
fact this is an active dog, apartment living is
not recommended. They will need at least a good
size garden, with high well made fencing. Think
about the fact this dog can dig, and will do so,
there for some form of an underground fence can
be needed. Here we have a dog that can cope well
in cold weather but in the warm weather you will
need to offer good shading and clean cool water
to drink.

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