Alaskan Malamute Breed Information and Pictures

Weight	70-95 lbs
Height	22" to 25"
Colors	Solid white, shadings of light to medium gray, black, sable, and red. In animals with shadings, parts of legs, feet, the underbelly, and part of face markings are predominantly white.
Coat	The malamute’s outer coat is coarse and thick and the undercoat is woolly, oily and dense. The coat is short and ranges from one to three inches and is typically longer around the shoulders, neck, and down the back.
Origin	The name Malamute comes from the Mahlemuit tribe of upper western Alaska. The Malamute is a descendent of the dogs from that tribe and from arctic wolves. The malamute is a sled dog, originally used more as a work sled dog than as a racing sled dog.
Description	Malamutes are very active dogs when they are young and require a lot of exercise and play. They love to chew and dig and do best when they are able to have outside play because they have so much energy. They are recommended more for older children because of their extreme playfulness. They are loyal to their owners, affectionate and sweet. They are independent dogs by nature, therefore it is recommended that they are trained when they are young so that they can develop discipline. They are friendly to strangers. As Malamutes mature,they tend to become calmer in nature.
Health	A very healthy breed. Hip dysplasia and Chondrodysplasia(dwarfism) are two inherited conditions that can affect their bone structure.

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