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Alaskan Malamute Breed Details |
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Alaskan Malamute Breed Details |
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| Breed: Alaskan Malamute |
| PetGroup: Working |
| Height: male: 25 in; female: 23 in |
| Weight: male: 85 lbs; female:75 lbs |
| Life: 10 - 12 years |
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| Description: The Alaskan Malamute is a powerful, substantially built dog with a deep chest and strong, compact body. He is the oldest of the Arctic dogs, a native to Alaska. Malamutes are family oriented and love to be with people. He makes a wonderful companion and does well which children. He is well suited for colder climates, but he does not like hot, humid weather. An Alaskan Malamute is happiest drawing a sled or a wheeled cart. |
Health: *Major Concerns: CHD, ChD, cataract *Minor Concerns: renal cortical hypoplasia *Occasionally seen: gastric torsion *Suggested tests: hip, eye, Chd clear rating |
Temperment: The Alaskan Malamute is powerful, independent, strong willed, and fun loving. its idea of great fun is to pull a sled or cart, bu it also loves to run and roam. it is family oriented, and as long as it is given daily exercise, it is well-mannered in the home. Without proper exercise, it can become frustrated and destructive. It is friendly and sociable toward people, but it may be aggressive to strange dogs, pets, or livestock. Some can be domineering. It tends to dig and howl. |
| Origin: Alaska |
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