Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute Dog, in Snow, USA

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Alaskan Malamute Breed Information

Country of origin: US (Alaska)

Also known as: Mal or Mally

Life span:  Up to 14 years

Coat:  Thick, a double coat, with plush undercoat

Color: Gray, black, sable or red, always with white, as well as all white

Litter size: 4-10

Appearance:
-Males: 25 inches (635 mm) and 85 pounds (39 kg)
-Females: 23 inches (584 mm) and 75 pounds (34 kg)

Classification and standards:  FCI:      Group 5 Section 1 #243 ; AKC:     Working ; ANKC:     Group 6 – (Utility) ; CKC:     Group 3 – (Working Dogs) ; KC: (UK)     Working ; NZKC:     Utility; UKC:     Northern Breeds

Other Information:  Generally large breed of domestic dog, originally bred for use as an Alaskan sled dog. The Alaskan Malamutes are sometimes mistaken for a Siberian Husky, but in fact are quite different in many ways. As pets, they have a very quiet temperament and are often loyal to their owners.

Malamute Dog Training

For  effective Malamute dog training we recommend you to read Daniel Stevens’  book “Secrets to Dog Training” available at his site here:

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