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| 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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