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Alaskan Malamute
Patronage: USA
Classification:
- FCI Group 5: Spitz and archetypal dogs
- Section 1: Nordic Sled Dogs
Height at the withers: Very large range around 63 cm
Weight: 30-45 kg
Origin and History
The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest Arctic dog breeds and was also the only known dog breed in the northwestern part of the Arctic until the 19th century.
These dogs have been dragging sinceFor over 2000 years this breed has been pulling goods and sleighs of the people of this region. The Alaskan Malamute became popular in the sled dog sport in the early 20th century. At that time, they were increasingly being crossed with other breeds, which almost led to the disintegration of the Alaskan Malamute. Pure breeding of this breed only began again in 1926. The Alaskan Malamute dog breed was named after the Malemute Inuit tribe.
DescriptionIt is often referred to as the freight locomotive of the far north. It is often even larger (up to 63 cm) and heavier than the 40 kg specified by the FCI. The Alaskan Malamute has a weatherproof double coat, with a soft, oily undercoat that can grow to 3-5 cm long, but the dense top coat is relatively short. The color spectrum of the fur includes black with white markings on the chest, mask and paws, wolf gray and additional shades of brown. However, there are also completely red variants. All-white Alaskan Malamutes are very rare. Because of its appearance, it is often mistaken for the husky. However, he cannot get blue eyes, brown, brownish-red and black are allowed.
beingsThis breed of dog needs a lot of exercise and space in the yard and garden. If possible, he should not be kept alone. He is a very sociable dog (with his own kind), but he needs a firm hand. He defends his "pack leader" without fear, but is otherwise good-natured and not very suspicious of strangers. For this reason, he is not suitable as a guard dog. Because he is very stubborn and stubborn, he needs a very consistent upbringing. Alaskan Malamutes are the strongest and largest of all sled dogs. They have been bred more for pulling heavy loads compared to the Husky, which is specifically designed for speed. For this reason you should always let them go, preferably heavy things.
The dogs are very balanced, always friendly, have no fears, love people, are very self-confident but also dominant. He is playful and needs lots of cuddles.
