Alaskan Malamute
A.K.A. :Mal, Mally
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
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Playful
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Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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WATCH ALL ABOUT THEALASKAN MALAMUTE DOG BREED
Overview: | The Alaskan Malamute was named after the native Inuit tribe of western Alaska. They are one of the oldest Arctic sled dog breeds and have grown in popularity as a family pet. |
Breed Group: | Working |
Weight (lbs): | male:85, female:75 |
Height (in): | male:25, female:23 |
Colors: | Light gray to black, with white shading and mask or cap. Also shades of sable or red with shading - or all white. |
Coat: | The outer coat is think and coarse and undercoat is greasy and wooly. |
Character: | Alaskan Malamutes are friendly, affectionate, and loyal, though they're quite independent. |
Temperament: | This breed usually gets along well with children. Their friendliness toward visitors means they are not particularly good as watchdogs. |
Care: | The Alaskan Malamute requires very little grooming, though a coarse comb should be used during shedding. |
Training: | This breed requires very firm training from an early age. |
Activity: | The Alaskan Malamute needs a great deal of exercise, including as least one hour of hard workout daily. |
Country of Origin: | USA |
Health Issue: | This breed is usually very hardy. Some are prone to hip dysplasia or bloat. |
Life Expectancy: | 10-12 |
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Alaskan Malamute
Male(s) and Female(s), 8 Weeks Old
USA HELENA, MT, USA
Date listed: 07/19/2024
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Male, 4 Months Old
USA NEW BEDFORD, MA, USA
Date listed: 07/03/2024
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Female, Young
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Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Alaskan Malamute (medium coat).
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USA Fairbanks, AK, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Alaskan Malamute
Male, Adult
USA Waco, TX, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Alaskan Malamute (medium coat).
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Female, Baby
USA San Francisco, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Female, Baby
USA San Francisco, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Male, Young
USA Brighton, CO, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Female, Adult
USA Orlando, FL, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Alaskan Malamute (short coat).
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Male, Adult
USA Long Beach, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Alaskan Malamute (medium coat).
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Male, Adult
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Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Alaskan Malamute (medium coat).
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Female, Adult
USA Mt. Gilead, OH, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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