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Alaskan Malamute breed information and pictures
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The Alaskan Malamute is part of the Working; Northern group. The Alaskan Malamute is a dog with Above average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Alaskan Malamute is Above average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Sports, The Alaskan Malamute lifestyle is Prefer outdoor living, ready to join in almost any athletic activity; if bored, will express displeasure by howling and digging to the South Pole!
The Alaskan Malamute is susceptible to hip dysplasia, chondrodysplasia and eye problems. It is important that when contacting a Alaskan Malamute breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Alaskan Malamute from a petstore which commonly are known to support Alaskan Malamute puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Alaskan Malamute health issues. The AKC, UKC, CKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Alaskan Malamute breed standard.
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Alaskan Malamute |
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Group:
Working; Northern |
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Shoulder Height:
25.25 in - 25.25 in |
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Weight:
75-85 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium-high amount |
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Intelligence:
Above average |
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Suitability for kids:
Fair |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, CKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Named for the Mahlemuts, an Inuit people of northwestern Alaska. Belongs to the Spitz family.
Character:
Affectionate and loyal, but sometimes mischievous.
Temperment:
Get along well with children. Generally too friendly to be a good watch dog.
Coat:
The outercoat is think and coarse and under-coat is greasy and wooly.
Care
Use a course comb when shedding - otherwise, no grooming is required.
Colour:
Black/shades of grey, commonly with lighter mask/underside
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Sports,
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