Alaskan Malamute is a large dog originally bred for strength and durability and is used as a sled dog or a hunting dog to carry heavy loads. They look similar to other Arctic, husky, and pointed breeds such as Greenland Dog, Canadian Eskimo Dog, Siberian Husky, and Samoyed. Dogs are known for their excellent hunting skills and were used to hunt large predators such as bears. They also helped their owners find the seal by advising them to seal the blowhole. The interdependence between Mahlemut and their dogs promoted the prosperity of both, allowing them to thrive in uninhabited lands above the Arctic Circle.
Alaskan Malamute's eyes are almond-shaped and come in a variety of shades of brown. However, dark eyes are preferred. Purebred Alaskan Malamute has no blue eyes.Malamute's physique is compact and durable, with material, bones, and snowshoe feet.
Alaskan Malamute Highlights
Breed Size
Large
Nature
Friendly, Outgoing, Playful, Protecative
Energy Level
Active
Intelligence
High
Barking Level
Howler
Coat Length
Long, Medium
Breed Group
Working
Droll Amount
Low
Good with
Familes, Dog
Feed Level
Medium, High
Colour Type
Gray, sable, black, or red, always with white, as well as all white
Other Facts
Origin - United States ( Alaska)
History
The first dogs are believed to have arrived in the United States 12,000 years ago, but humans and their dogs did not settle in the Arctic until 4,500 years ago. After that, Paleo-Eskimo was followed by Thule from Siberia. The DNA of a 9,500-year-old dog named Johoff, named after the island of Siberia, shared a common ancestor with the Greenland sled dogs Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky.
During the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush, Malamute and other sled dogs became invaluable in a short period of time to recently landed prospectors and settlers and were frequently crossbred with imported breeds.
This breed was recognized in 1935, primarily by the efforts of Eva B. Seeley. At that time, many dogs had an unknown parent-child relationship. What appears to be purebred was used for breeding and the others were weeded. A few years later, the register was closed. Losses from service in World War II almost completely eliminated breeds.
Losses from service in World War II almost completely eliminated varieties. In 1947, the pedigree registration was resumed, as it was estimated that there were about 30 registered dogs. Robert J. Zoller participated in this breed and took this opportunity to combine M`` Loot and Hinman / Irwin dogs with selected Kotzeb to create the Husky Pak line. All modern Malamute are descendants of early varieties, showing more or less a combination of traits. Therefore, it is a natural difference seen today.
"Malamute dogs have an amazing history. Assisting rear Admiral Richard Byrd of the Antarctic and miners who came to Alaska during the 1896 Gold Rush, he served as a search and rescue dog primarily in Greenland during World War II, but in Europe cargo He also served as a dog and pack dog."
This dog was not intended to be a racing sled dog. It was used for heavy cargo to carry hundreds, perhaps thousands of pounds of supplies in groups of at least four dogs for heavy luggage in villages and camps.
In 2018, researchers at the University of Washington recorded Alaskan Malamute's behavior by attaching sensors to the legs, torso, and tail of Alaskan Malamute to allow it to record normal movements. The data was sent to a machine learning system to predict dog behavior in a variety of situations. Although the software's predictive power was limited in a short period of time, it was possible to identify or avoid "easy-to-walk" surfaces after observing crabs walking on specific surfaces. In 2010 the Alaskan Malamute was named the official state dog of Alaska.
22-27 inch 28-39 kg 13-15 year
Height
Weight
Life Span
Health and Care
They have one of the longest lifespans for large dogs, on average up to 15 years. The main cause of death was cancer (36%).
The most commonly reported health problems for Alaskan Malamute in a 2004 UK Kennel Club study (based on a sample size of 64 dogs) were musculoskeletal disorders (hip dysplasia) and hereditary cataracts. There are additional health problems with this variety, the cause of which is unknown. This includes seizure disorders, epilepsy, congenital heart disease, kidney disease, and skin conditions that occur in young puppies and adults.
Other health problems with malamute include elbow dysplasia, hereditary polyneuropathy, osteochondral dysplasia, cerebral hypoplasia, heart defects, and eye problems, especially cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy. .. A growing problem among Arctic breeds, including Alaskan Malamute, and their cousin Samoyed, is canine diabetes, which usually occurs in middle age (5-7 years).
- This breed does not easily take zinc( zinc deficiency) and can cause infections, skin and coat problems.
- Thyroid disease is the most common hormonal problem in dogs, and hypothyroidism is common in Malamute.
Feeding
- Alaskan Malamute, a large breed, requires a balanced diet to keep the body strong and healthy.
- Alaskan Malamute puppies need about 1-2 cups of dog food a day to grow properly. Don't overeat. Just gaining weight can be harmful to your health. Give them 2-3 servings per day or as needed.
- An adult Alaskan Malamute should be given 3-4 cups of high-quality dog food per day.
Behavior
"Malamute is very human-oriented and is a feature that makes it a particularly popular family dog."
Alaskan Malamute played an important role among human peers as a useful dog to work, hunt, and live with people. Malamute is a gentle dog that rarely barks. Often, when Malamute utters, he appears to be "speaking" by making a "woohoo" sound. A similar Spitz dog, the Siberian Husky, is much noisier.
Like other northern and sled dog breeds, Malamute can have a high prey drive due to its origin and breeding. This can mean hunting other dogs and small animals such as rabbits, squirrels, and cats in some cases. Malamute is generally especially kind to people and can teach them to tolerate small pets, but it requires the care of small animals and toddlers.
Fun Facts
- Alaskan Malamute was also used during World War II. This time, he sniffed land mines, carried weapons, and acted as a search and rescue dog.
- Alaskan Malamute is also known as a babysitter, but we don't recommend doing so in 2017.
- They are designed to withstand low temperatures and have been used in Arctic expeditions in the past. They helped settlers hunt, chase, find bears, carry equipment on snowy terrain, and pull heavy sleds.
- In 2010 the Alaskan Malamute was named the official state dog of Alaska.
- They have a luxurious undercoat.
- They don`t bark much, however, they're vocal and like to stretch their vocal cords and howl sometimes.
Alaskan Malamute Unique Name
| Male Name | Female Name |
|---|---|
| Boomer | Carla |
| Brutus | Eva |
| Coco | Faith |
| Cody | Gabby |
| Colby | Hailey |
| Copper | Harper |
| Goose | Heidi |
| Griffin | Kayla |
| King | Kona |
| Leo | Liberty |
| Otis | Lola |
| Rosco | Luna |
| Scout | Paisley |
| Stewie | Polly |
| Willy | Sissy |
| Yukon | Xena |
| Zane | Bridgett |
| Tanner | Brie |
| Whiskers | Butterscotch |
| Yang | Charisma |
