Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute was bred in the Eskimo tribe from northern Alaska, and it is a descendant of the Arctic Wolf. The tribe was called "Malemouth" - from him the dog got its name. Malamute dogs were used to hunt seals, track down polar bears and pull out heavy sleds. Eskimos treated their dogs well and appreciated them. Alaskan Malamutes withstood the low temperatures and climate of Alaska. The gold rush of 1896 led to a large influx of various breeds of dogs that could survive in harsh climates into Alaska. Many local breeds of dogs were crossed with the arrived dogs and lost their purity. However, the Malemouths were a relatively isolated tribe, so Alaskan Malamute survived the invasion better than other breeds.

The Alaskan Malamute is a robust and imposing figure, characterized by its broad head, erect ears, and deep chest. Its thick double coat provides insulation against extreme cold, with colors ranging from light gray to black, sable, and even red. The breed's eyes are typically brown, exuding a gentle yet alert expression. Its powerful legs and large snowshoe-like feet are designed for traversing snowy landscapes with ease. The Malamute's tail, carried over its back in a plume, adds to its regal appearance, while its overall build emphasizes strength and endurance.

Character Alaskan Malamute is friendly, affectionate, and faithful, but can have its own mind. The dog is friendly and playful with children, even with strangers, so this is not a very good guard. Alaskan Malamute gets along well with other dogs because it was raised to work in a team where a hierarchy is formed, like in a wolf pack. Males can sometimes be aggressive in the presence of other dogs of the same gender. If they are socialized at an early age with other animals from the family, then there will be no problems. Temperament Malamute is extremely loyal, intelligent, and friendly. With their friendly personality, they are not really suitable as a guard dog. Although the breed is very intelligent, it can be stubborn. Malamutes have a strong instinct for hunting, so it is recommended to monitor them if there are small animals nearby.

In some regions, malamute is still used to tow sleds, but more often it is used as a companion dog. Interesting facts 1. Malamute in a harness can pull up to 1.5 tons of weight. 2. Alaskan Malamute became the official state dog of Alaska in 2010. 3. Admiral Bird used the Malamutes in his famous Antarctic expeditions in the 1930s. 4. Alaskan Malamutes do not have blue eyes. Their eyes range from light to dark brown and amber, depending on the color of their coat. 5. Alaskan Malamutes get along with other males, but can be aggressive and dominant in relation to them. 6. Malamutes dump abundant amounts of fur throughout the year, especially in spring and autumn. 7. Alaskan Malamute is an indigenous Arctic breed, the brother of Samoyeds, Siberian Husky and Eskimo dogs of Greenland and Labrador. 8. Alaskan Malamute was one of four purebred dogs depicted on the centennial stamps of the AKC, issued in 1984 by the US Postal Service. The breed has appeared on brands in at least 14 countries. Did you know? Alaskan Malamute is perhaps the oldest and certainly the largest of the sled dogs in the Arctic. The breed is named after an indigenous Inuit tribe called the Mahlemouths, who settled along the shores of Kotzebue Bay in northwestern Alaska.