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  Alaskan Malamute Information
Malamutes are happiest living outdoors as long as they receive enough companionship, but they also enjoy living indoors where their human "pack" lives.
Alaskan Malamutes like to roam in what he considers to be his territory.
The Alaskan Malamute is a Nordic dog, descended from the Arctic wolf.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /alaskanmalamute.htm   (865 words)

  
 Alaskan Malamute
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 for the efficient performance of his job.
The Malamute is structured for strength and endurance, and any characteristic of the individual specimen, including temperament, which interferes with the accomplishment of this purpose, is to be considered the most serious of faults.
A white blaze on the forehead and /or collar, or a spot on the nape is attractive and acceptable.
www.ankc.aust.com /alaskan.html   (1373 words)

  
 Alaskan Malamute
The breed standard for the Alaskan Malamute was revised in the country of origin (United States) in 1994 and became effective May 31, 1994.
In early 1996, the Alaskan Malamute Club of Canada (AMCC), with the concurrence of its membership, proposed to the CKC Breed Standards Committee that the standard of the country of origin be adopted.
The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, was named after the native Inuit tribe called Mahlemuts (now spelled Malamute) who settled along the shores of Kotzebue Sound in the upper western regions of Alaska.
www.canadasguidetodogs.com /malamute/malamutearticle1.htm   (1575 words)

  
 Alaskan Malamute Pictures, Photos, Information and Free eCards
Alaskan Malamutes have tremendous strength and stamina and therefore require an owner with experience and strength to apply the brakes.
Alaskan Malamute's need to stay on a lead unless they are firmly under control as they're liable to run off.
Alaskan Malamutes are delightful and challenging with their extreme strength and stamina.
www.dogbreedz.com /breeds/alaskan_malamute.cfm   (847 words)

  
 A Brief History of the Alaskan Malamute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Malamute Eskimos, now known as Kuuvangmiut or Kobuk people, had a good standard of life, working hard and developing their dogs to a high level of strength, intelligence and reliability.
Some naturalists think that the Alaskan Malamute is a product of the early dog and domesticated wolf from centuries ago, whereas some Eskimo cultural experts and a number of Eskimo elders dismiss this idea, pointing out the anatomical differences between dog and wolf.
One of the early Malamute breeders, Paul Voelker, believed the Alaskan Malamute to be the oldest breed on the North American continent and probably the breed longest associated with man. According to Voelker, bone and ivory carvings dated at twelve to twenty thousand years old show the Malamute essentially as he is today.
www.alaskanmalamute.org /publiced/malhist.asp   (1443 words)

  
 Alaskan Malamute - Breed Information and Breeder Directory
The Alaskan Malamute has a full and thick coat in shades of gray and white with a strong looking appearance, but is friendly and has an intelligent expression when he looks at you.
The Alaskan Malamute is a good natured and high spirited dog who needs dedication and firm training.
Malamutes are happiest when working and playing hard in the cool or cold outdoors.
www.town-mall.net /pets/dogs/Alaskan_Malamute.html   (371 words)

  
 The Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Malamutes are power in compact packages -- 23 to 25 inches at the withers and 75 to 85 pounds.
Alaskan Malamutes make wonderful pets IF you live in a climate in keeping with their nature.
Malamutes are designed to be the working sled dog of the North, therefore it should be heavy-boned, powerfully built, compact, with sound legs, good feet, deep chest, powerful shoulders, steady balanced, tireless gait.
www.pgaa.com /canine/general/malamute.html   (453 words)

  
 Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League
The Alaskan Malamute is the native Alaskan Arctic breed, cousin to the Samoyed of Russia, Siberian Husky (Kolyma River Region), and the Eskimo dogs of Greenland and Labrador.
The Malamute is a true pack animal with the natural instinct to "lead or be led", thus training and a strong pack leader are an absolute requirement to living with this breed.
Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies were bred to pull sleds in the artic.
www.wamal.com /info.pl   (1323 words)

  
 Alaskan Malamute - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Alaskan Malamute is a large northern dog breed originally bred for use as an Alaskan sleddog.
One of the more serious faults in malamutes is the tail carriage, you should be able to fit your hand through the circle created by the tails curl, it should not lie flat against the body of the dog or hang down one side.
The Malamute is a descendant of dogs of the Mahlemut tribe of upper western Alaska.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alaskan_Malamute   (1275 words)

  
 Alaskan Malamutes
Alaskan Malamutes are generally patient by nature and will tolerate young children fawning over them, but this should be strictly supervised for the sake of the dog as well as the child.
Alaskan Malamutes, aside from the occasional invasion of masses of fur when they are shedding coat, are excellent house dogs.
Malamutes are not as fast as, say Siberians, and because of this are not typically used in sprint sled racing or a race like the Iditarod (although they sometimes are).
www.k9web.com /dog-faqs/breeds/malamutes.html   (4272 words)

  
 Malamute Facts
Rescue malamutes are as varied as the breed itself.
malamute found wandering in a schoolyard or turned loose on a highway.
In urban and suburban areas, a loose malamute is a menace to cats.
www.alaskanmalamuterescue.com /malamute_facts.htm   (1082 words)

  
 alaskan malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is a breed that loves the cold outdoors, and is at home in the country or the suburbs.
Malamutes are a friendly, affectionate breed as well, but they can be rather independent as well (a bit like cats).
The Alaskan Malamute is a strong dog that requires time and attention to train properly.
www.allpets.co.za /dogbreeds/alaskanmalamute.htm   (715 words)

  
 Alaskan Malamutes: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Most Alaskan Malamutes are friendly with everyone and make miserable watchdogs, but this is a substantial, powerful breed, so it is essential to socialize youngsters so they grow up to respect people.
The Alaskan Malamute can be so aggressive with other dogs of the same sex that two males or two females should never be kept together.
To keep your Alaskan Malamute in, and to keep other animals out, fences should be high, with wire sunk into the ground along the fence line to thwart digging.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/alaskanmalamutes.html   (970 words)

  
 Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Malamutes belong to the working group and are used for sled-pulling, sled-racing, as companions and seen in the show-ring.
However, the Malamute is a domesticated dog and is not a wolf hybrid.
It was in pulling loads that Malamutes made their contribution to expeditions, as they are not a racing dog.
www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Alaskan_Malamute.htm   (993 words)

  
 Our Alaskan Malamute Puppies
If you are considering adding a Malamute to your family, we highly recommend that you do a lot of research on the breed to make sure they are the right dog for you.
Malamutes are energetic working dogs that need to have a job to do to be happy and content.
There are far too many Alaskan Malamutes homeless and abandoned in shelters because people didn't do their homework on the breed first.
www.malamute-express.com /our_alaskan_malamute_puppies.htm   (879 words)

  
 What to feed an Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute developed in the northern reaches of the area we now know as the state of Alaska.
I am also providing you with information about which sources of vitamins and minerals are best for an Alaskan Malamute because it has also been proven that different breeds will assimilate different sources of vitamins and minerals in different ways.
There are over 170 different molecular forms of the mineral "calcium." The source of the mineral calcium that an Alaskan Malamute can easily assimilate can be hard for a different breed to assimilate and thus that other breed can develop kidney stones on the best source of calcium for the Alaskan Malamute.
home.att.net /~wdcusick/AlaskanMalamute.html   (1331 words)

  
 Malamute Home
Malamute’s are a larger breed with a personality that can be very overpowering for a owner that is not ready for it.
Malamutes are a very intelligent and clever breed.
A malamute requires a lot of daily stimulation to remain health and happy.
www.malamute.org   (215 words)

  
 Alaskan Malamute
For centuries, the Alaskan Malamute was indispensable to the native peoples of Alaska.
The Alaskan Malamute makes a poor guard dog because he rarely barks, is not aggressive, and is very sociable.
The Alaskan Malamute could possibly adapt to life in the city, but this dog does not like to be left alone and hates inactivity.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Alaskan_Malamute.htm   (341 words)

  
 Polaris Alaskan Malamute Rescue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Thus the Polaris Alaskan Malamute Rescue (PAMR) was born.
PAMR wants to ensure that all of our potential adopters are well educated and informed regarding the true nature of the Alaskan malamute before welcoming a dog into their home.
When you are ready adopt one of our great dogs, take a look at our list of Adoptable Malamutes (please keep in mind that the malamutes listed here may not represent all of the dogs we have available; please call for the most current listing).
www.malamuterescue.org /polaris   (665 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute gained American Kennel Club recognition in 1935 and in 2004 was ranked 58th in popularity among AKC's breeds with 2187 individuals registered that year.
Because of its heritage, the Malamute is not a dog for the faint of heart or weak of purpose.
Malamutes are exceptionally quiet dogs that seldom bark, but they may utter a surprising repertoire of yips, growls, rumbles, howls, and woo-woo-woos.
www.canismajor.com /dog/malamute.html   (1665 words)

  
 How to Care for an Alaskan Malamute - eHow.com
STEP 10: Prepare to enjoy 12 to 15 years with your malamute (8 to 9 years for giant malamutes), as this is the Alaskan malamute's average life expectancy.
Malamutes will find trouble if left alone outside for long, and they do well in a climate-controlled environment with their human families.
Give your malamute plenty of water and shade in warmer weather as this breed is sensitive to heat and humidity.
www.ehow.com /how_9979_care-alaskan-malamute.html   (745 words)

  
 American Kennel Club - Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, is a powerful and substantially built dog with a deep chest and strong, well-muscled body.
The Malamute is mantled, and broken colors extending over the body or uneven splashing are undesirable.
IMPORTANT: In judging Malamutes, their function as a sledge dog for heavy freighting in the Arctic must be given consideration above all else.
www.akc.org /breeds/alaskan_malamute/index.cfm   (1350 words)

  
 Welcome to www.amRescueOhio.com
Alaskan Malamute Rescue of Ohio, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c) 3 breed rescue organization that has been operating in Ohio for the past 16 years.
Our organization is dedicated to the placement of Alaskan Malamute dogs given up by owners, taken into shelters and found as strays.
All dogs taken in by Alaskan Malamute Rescue of Ohio, Inc. are temperament tested, updated on shots, micro chipped and spayed/neutered.
www.amrescueohio.com   (330 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Alaskan Malamute (Pet Love): Books: Thomas Stockman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This Special Rare Breed Edition on the Alaskan Malamute represents a unique publication on this impressive Northern dog from the largest of the American states.
While the Alaskan Malamute has gained popularity beyond the States, a limited amount of information is readily accessible for new owners of this beautiful and sometimes challenging breed.
The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest and most admired Arctic sled dogs. Read the first page
www.amazon.co.uk /Alaskan-Malamute-Love-Thomas-Stockman/dp/1902389034   (784 words)

  
 How to Select an Alaskan Malamute - eHow.com
Alaskan malamutes are sled dogs that come from Alaska.
Malamutes are very eager to please and will be obedient once properly trained.
My Malamute recently fractured my shoulder on a walk when something caught her eye (Malamutes also have a very strong instinct to chase prey) and she bolted.
www.ehow.com /how_9978_select-alaskan-malamute.html   (651 words)

  
 Alaskan Malamute Breeders on QualityDogs.com
Snowlion Alaskan Malamutes of Lake Tahoe, California are world-renowned for their beauty and superior temperaments.
Specializing in Alaskan Malamutes and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, we are a small breeder dedicated to the health and integrity of our pets.
Amook Alaskan Malamutes is a small show/hobby kennel in upstate NY.
www.qualitydogs.com /Alaskan_Malamute/breeders.html   (933 words)

  
 Info
They love to run, where as the Alaskan Malamute is content with a normal-sized yard.
A 4-foot chain-link fence will not likely keep a Siberian Husky in, but the Alaskan Malamute rarely would be able to climb that size fence.
The AKC standard for an Alaskan Malamute female is 23 inches at the shoulders and 75 pounds, and 25 inches and 85 pounds for a male.
www.alaskanmalamutepups.com /Info.html   (460 words)

  
 Sno Shire Alaskan Malmutes - Specializing in breeding and training Alaskan Malamutes for sale and competition
To preserve the Arctic heritage of the Alaskan Malamute through selectively producing healthy dogs with superior temperament, movement, and type for optimal working ability and beauty.
The Alaskan malamute is one of the Northern breeds of dogs.
Today’s malamute is very versatile, and is not only seen at sled and skijoring races, but also seen in the obedience ring, at agility trials, and doing therapy work.
www.snoshire.com   (347 words)

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