Malamute de Alaska Raza

An, elegant, ancient, Arctic, sled dog

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Malamute de Alaska Descripción de la Raza

Expectativa de Vida
10-14 años
Grado de Aprendizaje
Alto
Tamaño de la Camada
4 to 10
Tamaño
Extra grande
Peso
Perros: 80-95 libras
Hembras: 70-85 libras
Altura
Perros: 24-26 pulgadas
Hembras: 22-24 pulgadas
País de Origen
Alaska
Grupos
AKC Working Dogs
FCI Group V.: Spitz and Primitive types
TKC Working
Otros Nombres
Mal, Mally
Malamute de Alaska

The Alaskan Malamute is the oldest of the Arctic dogs. This dog breed is very large, strong and incredibly good looking. It’s a powerful, well built muscular dog with a deep chest, wide head and a proud expression. It is family oriented and loves to be with people.

Malamute de Alaska perro

It does well with older children but they must be taught to treat this dog with kindness. The Malamute is extremely loyal intelligent and affectionate. It is very friendly and therefore doesn’t make an effective guard dog. It does not like hot, humid weather, it’s well suited for colder climates.

Temperamento

Malamute de Alaska perro

This dog breed is very friendly, usually good with children and strangers. The Alaskan Malamute is a strong-willed, self-assured breed. It tends to be very stubborn. Learns quickly but bores easily. It could be very difficult to train this dog breed to do off-leash obedience.

Malamute de Alaska perro

Early obedience training is a must in order to maintain a well balanced dog. It needs daily exercise and attention. Compared to most dogs the Malamute is quiet but it does like to howl and dig. As it has a strong pry instinct it should be supervised around unfamiliar small animals. Alaskan Malamute dogs are a very friendly, good-natured dog breed and make wonderful companions.

Colores

Malamute de Alaska colores

The coat can be white, black & white, gray, wolf sable and red, often with darker highlights and sometimes with a dark mask or cap. This dog breed also has an off-white undercoat. The legs and muzzle are almost always white.

Abrigo

pelaje del Malamute de Alaska

The alaskan malamute has thick coat with a course outer oat and a dense undercoat. The coat averages one to three inches in length. This breed is prone to heavy shedding and requires brushing at least twice a week.

Problemas de Saluds

Problemas de Salud

It’s sensitive to hip dysplasia, and chondrodysplasia (dwarfism). To help prevent the chance of hip dysplasia developing make sure your dog is on a healthy, well proportioned diet, and avoid excessive running and jumping while still a puppy as this can be hard on the developing joints. One of the breeds susceptible to a twisted stomach. To minimize the risk of your Malamute developing any hereditary health issues, you should buy an Alaskan Malamute puppy from a reputable breeder.

Condiciones de Vida

This dog is not recommended for apartment life, it needs lots of space. Malamute is happiest living outdoors as long as it receives enough companionship. It will do best with a large fenced yard. Be careful to keep the dog cool in hot climates. Make sure it has shade and plenty of clean cool water.

Living environment

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