Alaskan Malamutes

 

 

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HISTORY

 

          Like most of the dogs of the Spitz family, the Alaskan Malamute

 

evolved in the arctic regions. The word Malamute roughly translated

 

means Inuit Village. They served as hunting partners for big game such

 

as seals and polar bears. The dogs were large and strong rather than

 

fast, enabling them to do more work. In the 1700’s, when explorers came

 

to the region, they were not only impressed by the dogs but also by their

 

friendships with their owners. In the late 1800’s people came to mine

 

gold and also had races with these dogs. They bred the Malamutes with

 

other dogs in order to give them more speed and agility.

 

 

TEMPERAMENT

 

          The Alaskan Malamute is powerful, independent and loves to have

 

fun. If given enough exercise, the dog is friendly and playful. But if not,

 

the dog can become angry and mean.

 

 

 

FORM & FUNCTION

 

          The Alaskan Malamute is a powerfully built dog that developed

 

to haul heavy loads rather than to race. It is commonly used as a sled

 

dog. The average male is about 25 inches tall and weighs about 85

 

pounds. The female is about 23 inches and weighs 75 pounds. They

 

sometimes have beautiful blue eyes. They are great as pets and also work

 

dogs. They serve many people loyally and we think they are cool.