Alaskan malamute 43 days ago

Recognized by AKC, CanKC, CKC, UKC, KCUK, FCI
Country of Origin United States
Life Expectancy 12 - 14 yrs
Height Range 23 - 28 in
Weight Range 85 - 125 lbs
Colors Grey (light through dark) or red (gold through liver), white underbody, legs, feet, and mask
Average Food Cost
£7.50-10
Feeding Requirements
If being used to sled, this dog should be on a 'performance' diet as it will burn off an extraordinary amount of calories. As a housepet, a normal maintainence diet should be acceptable. As a giant breed, it may need to be on a specially formulated puppy diet for giant breeds. This diet is helpful in preventing joint and bone problems that these breeds sometimes develop.
Other Expenses
The cost of a puppy will range from £750 to £800. Once purchased, apart from feeding, there will be little further expenditure. They are a hardy breed therefore veterinary costs should be low.
Average Puppy Price
£500-800
Lifespan
9 - 15 years
Average Litter Size
7
General Physical Description
This is a large, solid dog with a thick weatherproof coat that can be black, grey, or red with distinctive white markings. In many ways, the Malamute is visually like his distant cousin the wolf. However, the Malamute is a domesticated dog and is not a wolf hybrid


Energy High
Overall Exercise 60 - 80 minutes
Distress Caused if Left Alone
Personal Protection Low
Suitability As Guard Dog Low
Risk of Sheep Worrying High
Tendency to Bark Low
Ease of Transportation Low
Level of Aggression Medium
Compatibility With Other Animals Medium
Suitable For Children
Medium


INTELLIGENCE:As this is a dominant breed, especially with the same sex, it is essential the dog be thoroughly socialized before allowing free play in the park with other dogs. A Malamute needs a confident handler who will clearly take on the role of pack leader and train the dog with kind, but firm methods. Although the Malamute will never respond to commands at lightening speed, it can learn obedience and agility commands and will perform them competently.

TEMPERMENT:The Alaskan Malamute is an extremely affectionate dog that loves to play with everyone. He is loyal to his family and is a trusted companion. Generally they are overactive puppies that considerable calm down as they mature. They are not meant to serve as a watchdog because of their friendliness towards everyone. They are known to be in constant state of supervision as they can easily get into trouble when not watched, especially in a new environment. Males can be dominant so early training and socialization is key. Their immense desire to please makes them terrific students

DETAILS:Alaskan Malamutes have a broad head which highlights their brown, almond shaped eyes and triangular shaped ears with round tips. When alert, the ears stand straight up and slightly forward. Their muzzle is long and somewhat narrow. Usually this dog has a black nose, lips, eye rims though it is brown in a red coated dog. The furry tail follows the line of the spine and is usually carried over the back of the dog. Their legs are strong and muscular sitting atop large paws with well arched toes and pads that are cushy and rough. To keep their paws warm when working in the snow these dogs also have fur between their toes. Like other breeds, Malamutes have a double coat. The outer top coat is short and rough while the under coat is greasy and wooly. There are many color variations amongst this breed that vary though the prevailing color is white on the underbody, legs, paws, and face. The rest of the body colors range from light gray with shades of black, sable or red with sable.

HEALTH CONCERNS:The Alaskan Malamute is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia as well as bloat.

This breed does well both indoors and outdoors but is not recommended for apartment living because they do have a tendency to howl often. They are also active in both environments and lo