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Breed Info
The Alaskan Malamute , one of the oldest Arctic Sled dogs, was named
after the native Inuit tribe called Mahlemut(now spelled malamute).
These dogs were used primarily to haul heavy sleds, but were also used for
pack supplies, hunting seals and in packs to track bears.
The Alaskan Malamute is a powerful and substantially built dog with a
deep chest and strong, well muscled body..
after the native Inuit tribe called Mahlemut(now spelled malamute).
These dogs were used primarily to haul heavy sleds, but were also used for
pack supplies, hunting seals and in packs to track bears.
The Alaskan Malamute is a powerful and substantially built dog with a
deep chest and strong, well muscled body..
The desired freighting size are males 25 inches at the shoulder, 85 pounds, females 23 inches at
the shoulder and 75 pounds. However size should not outweigh that of type, proportion,
movement and other functional attributes. When dogs are judged equal in type, proportion, and
movement, the dog nearest the desirable freighting size is to be preferred. The depth of chest is
approximately one half of the dog at the shoulders, the deepest point being just behind the
forelegs. The length of the body from point to shoulder to the rear point of the pelvis is longer
than the height of the body from ground to top of the withers. The body carries no excess
weight, and bone in proportion to size.
the shoulder and 75 pounds. However size should not outweigh that of type, proportion,
movement and other functional attributes. When dogs are judged equal in type, proportion, and
movement, the dog nearest the desirable freighting size is to be preferred. The depth of chest is
approximately one half of the dog at the shoulders, the deepest point being just behind the
forelegs. The length of the body from point to shoulder to the rear point of the pelvis is longer
than the height of the body from ground to top of the withers. The body carries no excess
weight, and bone in proportion to size.
The Malamute stands well over the pads, and this stance gives the appearance
of much activity and proud carriage, with heard erect and eyes alert showing
interest and curiosity. The head is broad. Ears are triangular and erect when
alerted. The muzzle is bulky, only slightly diminishing in width from root to
nose. The muzzle is not pointed or long, yet not stubbly.
The coat is thick with coarse guard coat of sufficient length to protect a woolly
undercoat. Malamutes are of various colours. Face markings are a
distinguishing feature. These consist of cap over the head, the face either all
white or marked with a bar and/or mask. The tail is well furred, carried over
the back and has the appearance of a waving plume.
The malamute must be a heavy boned dog with sound legs, good feet, deep
chest and powerful shoulders, and have all of the other physical attributes
necessary of the efficient performance of his job.
The gait must be steady, balanced tireless and totally efficient. He is not
intended as a racing sled dog designed to compete in speed trials.
of much activity and proud carriage, with heard erect and eyes alert showing
interest and curiosity. The head is broad. Ears are triangular and erect when
alerted. The muzzle is bulky, only slightly diminishing in width from root to
nose. The muzzle is not pointed or long, yet not stubbly.
The coat is thick with coarse guard coat of sufficient length to protect a woolly
undercoat. Malamutes are of various colours. Face markings are a
distinguishing feature. These consist of cap over the head, the face either all
white or marked with a bar and/or mask. The tail is well furred, carried over
the back and has the appearance of a waving plume.
The malamute must be a heavy boned dog with sound legs, good feet, deep
chest and powerful shoulders, and have all of the other physical attributes
necessary of the efficient performance of his job.
The gait must be steady, balanced tireless and totally efficient. He is not
intended as a racing sled dog designed to compete in speed trials.
While not known for its guard dog tendencies, the malamute has a highly developed pack instinct.
The innate urge to establish a place in the social hierarchy of the pack has determined that many
Alaskan Malamutes frequently show aggression toward other animals. If a dog is not properly
disciplined for social infractions by its owner, the family(which the dog perceive also as pack
members) will be included in the dog's push for dominance. It is the inability of many owners to
understand and cope with this strong pack instinct that causes most of the temperament problems
in the breed. The Alaskan Malamute is an affectionate, friendly dog, not a " one man dog". He is
loyal, devoted companion, playful on invitation, but generally impressive by his dignity after
maturity.
The innate urge to establish a place in the social hierarchy of the pack has determined that many
Alaskan Malamutes frequently show aggression toward other animals. If a dog is not properly
disciplined for social infractions by its owner, the family(which the dog perceive also as pack
members) will be included in the dog's push for dominance. It is the inability of many owners to
understand and cope with this strong pack instinct that causes most of the temperament problems
in the breed. The Alaskan Malamute is an affectionate, friendly dog, not a " one man dog". He is
loyal, devoted companion, playful on invitation, but generally impressive by his dignity after
maturity.
The degree to which a dog is penalized should depend upon the extent to which the dog deviates
from the description of the ideal Malamute, and the extent to which the particular fault would
actually affect the working ability of the dog.
Any characteristic of the individual specimen, including temperament, which interferes with his
strength and endurance is to be considered the most serious faults. The only disqualification of
the Alaskan Malamute is blue eyes.
We hope you find this information helpful and like any other dog you should research the breed
before making your decision to be owned by an Alaskan Malamute.
from the description of the ideal Malamute, and the extent to which the particular fault would
actually affect the working ability of the dog.
Any characteristic of the individual specimen, including temperament, which interferes with his
strength and endurance is to be considered the most serious faults. The only disqualification of
the Alaskan Malamute is blue eyes.
We hope you find this information helpful and like any other dog you should research the breed
before making your decision to be owned by an Alaskan Malamute.
The Alaskan Malamute Standard
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