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Alaskan Malamutes are strong independent dogs that love the outdoors, especially when it's cold. Some of these dogs are professional weight pullers that can pull over 1,000 pounds. Malamutes will become destructive if they're confined or left alone too long. They love to howl and dig. Some breeders say female Malamutes will even dig den holes in your sofa. Most Malamutes are friendly with strangers and good with older children, but they're often aggressive with other pets. The Alaskan Malamute is a working dog. In general, working dogs pull sleds and carts, guard homes, and serve in the military. Because these dogs are intelligent and capable of learning almost anything, they make excellent companions. Their very size can make them difficult to control, so they must be trained by a competent professional. Most working dogs are pack dogs, so they're often aggressive with strange dogs and other pets.
Origin: USA
Height: 23" - 25" Weight: 75 to 110 Coat: Rough coat that's one to two inches long with a dense undercoat. Brush at least twice a week. Ears prick up; tail curls like a plume over the back. Colors: Black, Alaskan seal (black with a creamy undercoat), sable (black with a red undercoat), wolf gray (gray with a gray or creamy undercoat), or red. More rare is solid white. Most dogshave white markings on the face, neck,chest, legs. Unlike the Siberian Husky, Malamutes have brown eyes, although red dogs sometimes have lighter eyes. Nose is black, or flesh-colored on red dogs. Special Consideration: The Alaskan Malamute is extremely strong and needs proffesional training, so it's not recommended for novice dog fanciers. |
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