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Alaskan
Malamute dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Working
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Alaska
in 3000 BC |
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Life expectancy |
10
to 14 years |
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Color |
Black,
Alaskan Seal, Sable, Wolf Grey, Silver, or Red |
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Coat type |
Medium
length double coat, thick, coarse guard coat, dense undercoat. |
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Exercise needs |
Thrives
on 4 exercise periods totalling about 2 hours per day. |
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Temperament |
Moderate
energy level. Very friendly and intelligent dog that learns
things very quickly. Socialization with othre animals is necessary. |
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Good with children |
Good
with older children |
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Grooming needs |
Heavy
shedder. Should be brushed 3 times per week. |
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Average size (inches) |
25
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23
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Average weight (lbs) |
85
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75
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Health issues |
Hip dysplasia, eye problems
and sometimes he suffers from a condition where the growth
of the limbs is reduced. |
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Living conditions |
Belongs in suburbs
or rural areas. Must be supervised due to tendency to roam. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Alaskan Malamute is a
sled dog developed by the Malemiut, an Eskimo group from which it takes
its name. The Alaskan Malamute is a strongly built dog, with a broad
head, erect ears, and a plumelike tail carried over its back. Its thick
coat is usually gray and white or black and white, the colours frequently
forming a caplike or masklike marking on the head. The Alaskan Malamute
characteristics include loyalty and friendliness, it has been used to
haul freight on sleds and has served on expeditions to the Antarctic.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Alaskan Malamute is a Nordic dog, descended from the boreal wolf.
The Alaskan Malamute was bred to be hardy enough to withstand the extreme
cold and strong enough to drag heavy sleds across the frozen wastes of
the Arctic. In Arctic countries the Alaskan Malamute is still used today
as a sled dog.
When you look into the eyes of an Alaskan Malamute you are met with the
steady gaze of a very intelligent dog. |
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