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The Alaskan Malamute is a large northern dog breed originally developed for use as a sleddog.
Appearance
The AKC breed standard calls for a natural range of size, with a desired freighting weight of 75 to 85 pounds (34-38.5 kg) and a height of 23 to 25 inches (58-63.5 cm). Heavier individuals (100+ pounds) and dogs smaller than 75 pounds are common--there is often a marked size difference between males and females. Weights upwards of 140 pounds or more are occasionally seen; these dogs are uncommon and are produced primarily by breeders who market a "giant" malamute. These "giant" sizes are not in accordance with the breed's history or the AKC standard. The coat is a dense double northern dog coat, somewhat harsher than that of the Siberian Husky. The usual colors are various shades of grey and white, sable and white, black and white, red and white, or pure white. Eyes are almond-shaped and brown; blue eyes are sometimes found, but will disqualify the dog in shows. The physical build of the Malamute is compact with heavy boning. In this context 'compact' means that their height to length ratio is fairly even, unlike dogs like Great Danes which are longer and lankier in their ratios.
According to the American Kennel Club, the primary criteria for judging the Malamute in a show is its function to pull heavy freight as a sled dog; everything else is secondary. As many an owner has found out, the pulling power of a Malamute is tremendous, and if this trait is lacking in a show dog, it is enough for a disqualification.
Characteristics
Although still in use as sled dogs for recreational mushing, most Malamutes today are kept as family pets or show dogs. They are unable to compete successfully even in long-distance dogsled racing against smaller and faster breeds and their working usefulness is limited to freighting. More on [ Alaskan Malamute ]
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Alaskan Malamute - A place for Malamute lovers to share information, stories, and pictures.
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Alaskan Malamute - Links to pictures, activities, clubs, and breeders.
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Alaskan Malamute History - Including crossbreeding during the Gold Rush. Provided by Kodiack's Alaskan Malamutes.
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Alaskan Malamute Standard - AKC breed standard.
Alaskan Malamute Web Ring - How to join.
Alaskan Malamute Web Ring Listing - Links to breed web sites.
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Alaskan Malamutes - Including Moochie - Ch.Chinome's Arctic Invader (1986-1996), a many-titled dog. By Dusan Maletic.
Malamute Health - Dedicated to assisting research and providing information about health problems in the breed. Sponsored by the Alaskan Malamute Research Foundation. Articles and links.
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Markazits Alaskan Malamutes - Extensive list of breed's resources.
The Malamute Show - Information about the Alaskan Malamute. Site with pics of owner's dogs, litter information, breeder's, and rescue information.
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