Malamute dog breed: general information about the Alaskan "teddy bear"

In appearance, they are plush, good-natured dogs, but in reality they are very strong and hardy animals. The breed of the dog malamute appeared due to the ancient tribe of the Malmouth. They lived in Alaska near the Anvik River.

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Malamutes are not as fast and agile as sled dogs, but it doesn’t matter, their main task is to transport heavy loads over long distances. Such a dog can easily shift a load weighing up to 400 kg. Very often Malamutes are put up as participants in weightlifting competitions. You can prepare them for such a sport only when their muscles are fully formed (about a year), you can’t do this before, as health problems can arise. In addition to the main purpose, these dogs are participants in animal therapy: they visit patients with great pleasure, giving them only a good mood.

The dog breed Alaskan Malamute is characterized by a friendly character and excellent mental abilities. True, stubbornness and waywardness are also present in them. To raise such a pet, you need to work hard. In some cases, you may even need the help of a qualified dog trainer, otherwise the animal will “conveniently rest” on your neck. From an early age, you need to accustom the dog to other animals, otherwise it may have a hunting instinct or aggression towards them.





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The breed of the dog malamute does not belong to the guard, as it is too friendly. There are no guards from such dogs either. Their main calling is to work with people, therefore they used to destroy aggressive representatives.

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