The Alaskan Malamute is a large and powerful sled dog from Alaska. They are strong and hardworking, yet friendly and loyal. Alaskan Malamutes have a thick, double coat that can be any color. They are active and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 10–14 years
- Weight
- Male 34–39 kg · Female 32–38 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 61–66 cm · Female 56–61 cm
- Origin
- ancient/pre-1900s · United States
- Coat
- double, medium
- Colors
- gray and white, black and white, sable and white, red and white, white
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Mal
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, CKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise90 min per day
If your Alaskan Malamute gets lost
Powerful Nordic breed: he runs far and long, and his size intimidates witnesses. Widen the radius fast and alert shelters and police in nearby areas.
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