Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Alaskan Malamute" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Also called Mally. It is native to the Arctic dog, and one of the oldest breeds within the sledge dogs.

It's a dog with a strong appearance, strong, with good musculature. It is capable of carrying significant weight (until 20 kg) for tens of kilometres. This is a very ancient race, from the first races of sled dogs.

Raised by a tribe of Inuit call mahlemiut. The meaning of the word mahle It is unknown, but it is known that mouse means “town of”. Mahlemiut as Mahle people can therefore be interpreted. Following the English phonetics, diction is then transformed into MALAMUTE.

The area inhabited by the people of the MALAMUTE were the banks of Kotzebue Sound, un territorio comprendido entre dos grandes ríos: the Kobuk and the Noatak. Men and women of the tribe mahlemiut (MALAMUTE) They were highly prized among others Inuit tribes for their courage, his pride and his skill in hunting and fishing.

Estos perros eran famosos por su belleza y por sus características de fuerza y resistencia, que hacían de ellos óptimos elementos para el tiro.

They were, in general, larger and more powerful than the other Nordic dogs, with similar in appearance to the Wolf and large and soft tails carried on the back. Contemporary witnesses tell it between 1870 and 1880 approximately, los caribúes, for unexplained reasons, cambiaron sus habituales recorridos migratorios quitándoles así a las Malamute tribes an important source of livelihood.

En estas condiciones las familias ya no podían permitirse mantener grupos de perros formados por más de dos o tres ejemplares: testimonies of the time talking about men, women and even children helped their dogs to pull the sledges. Así que la población comenzó a disminuir y la misma suerte corrieron sus perros.

Su capacidad para soportar pesadas cargas se pone de manifiesto cuando es elegido para realizar expediciones al círculo polar, as the two who placed the Admiral Byrd. They were also used as a rescue of injured dog in World War II.

His presence, always with the head-up, It gives some impressive aspect that, However, It is not at odds with a very friendly and playful character with their owners, Although it gives the impression of being a very serious dog anyone that knows no race.

It has two layers hair: an external, thick and rough, and an internal feel oily and woolly, and it is longer in the area of the neck and shoulders, on the back and the tail. Its color It is predominantly gray but colors ranging from white to reddish sand allowed.

The tail is well covered and is carried over the back; has the appearance of a feather bush that sways.

El Malamute está de pie en posición vertical sobre sus patas y encarna el orgullo y la gran alegría del movimiento con su postura de cabeza erguida y ojos que irradian alerta, interest and curiosity. His head is wide. Ears are triangular and are pricked when attention is drawn. The muzzle is massive and tapers only slightly from the base to the nose. It is neither pointed nor long nor short and thick. … The Malamute must have heavy bones and powerful legs, good legs, a deep chest, hombros poderosos y todas las demás condiciones físicas que necesita para hacer su trabajo de manera eficiente. Your movement should be smooth, harmonious, tireless and completely efficient. He was not bred as a racing sled dog for speed competitions.

In contrast to other races, When it gets wet is not drastically reduced its size.

There are different colors in the Alaskan Malamute, Black with white, coffee, reddish and recently found a color of white Malamute. The history of this color is equal to of the Siberian Husky; que son blancos para camuflarse con la nieve y así poder atrapar sus presas.

¿Qué tamaño tiene un Malamute de Alaska?

Malamutes have a height at the withers of 64 centímetros en los machos y 59 centímetros en las hembras. The weight is between 34 and 38 kg.

¿Cuanto puede vivir un Malamute de Alaska?

His life expectancy is more than 12 years.

Se trata de un perro de trineo con orígenes muy antiguos, little changed from its origin Wolf. This does not mean that it is aggressive. While his appearance and pride can impress the external observer, It's a playful animal (When you are invited to do so), faithful to his master and a great protective instinct with children.

It is a dog outside, She loves the outdoors and is happy to live in the open air; If locks it after a fence, It is very likely that finding the way to escape, because likes freedom and not lose a chance to go in search of an adventure or a career.

Shyness is usually not a good sign, but fortunately, seems to be a pretty rare feature in this race and if it occurs it may be due to causes outside of the animal genetics and having been produced by an owner who has failed to give a proper socialization, manteniéndole encerrado y carente de estímulos psíquicos, interaction with the same kind and a very limited human contact. If it detects, It should be monitored and provide training to overcome the problem, that otherwise his behavior may become unpredictable and therefore dangerous.

On the other hand, given the way of Eskimo and nomadic life share everything, is not a race of protection, pero sí puede ser un buen Dog Alert, It will notify the owner that he sees something strange, with the so particular sound it emits, It is a combination between howl and bark.

It is not a dog to guard and defense than by nature tend to be friendly with humans.

As a result of his former life, It is a dog with strong instinto de manada y de jerarquía, which results in frequent attacks with other animals. What's more, los machos son muy territoriales y competitivos entre sí por lo que no es aconsejable alojarlos juntos. Females may be easier to train and better adapted to living in houses. Esta raza gusta de la compañía humana, has huge doses of loyalty, love and willingness to work, What makes a good dog home.

It is affectionate with children, even with strangers, and he loves to accompany them on all sides. Because of its independent character is reputed to be terco y difícil para adiestrar among people who do not know. However, There are Malamutes champions working with blind obedience.

They are sensitive, affectionate and playful, but they know to protect themselves effectively. With a good training and socialization are balanced dogs, tanto física como psicológicamente, because they have good potential for learning because they are quick to learn and acute reflexes.

Mixtures of Alaskan Malamute with other dog breeds are common in the sled dog scene. Many ⓘ mushers they try it to improve the performance of their dogs. Individuals who from the point of view of the mushers do not bring optimal performance against the sled, se encuentran entonces a veces en el refugio o se les ofrece como perro de compañía.

¿Cuánto cuidado necesita un Malamute de Alaska?

The Alaskan Malamute needs regular brushing, at least weekly, of the coat. Change of coat, twice a year, is particularly intensive. Then your house, his car and his clothes will be full of his long hair, even though they brush it daily. But the main effort for its care is due to its nature as a sled dog.

¿Hay alguna enfermedad típica del Malamute de Alaska?

The Alaskan Malamute it is a very healthy breed of dog, as long as it is not bred in extreme form, which fortunately is seen very little so far: too heavy dogs with too short legs.

¿Qué comida es mejor para un Malamute de Alaska?

The Alaskan Malamute is often a picky eater. The ⓘ mushers tienen recetas secretas con golosinas para proveer a sus perros con suficiente energía antes de las carreras. Como a la mayoría de los perros, likes a meaty beef bone and fresh meat.

Activities

The Alaskan Malamute has to work. This usually means its use as a sled dog.. Una actitud como la de un perro de granja o de familia no sería apropiada para la especie.

Considerations before purchase

¿Dónde se puede comprar un Malamute de Alaska?

If you are interested in a Alaskan Malamute, the first thing to do is visit some sled dog races. Entonces deberías comprobar si quieres pasar al menos los próximos diez años una vida común, sporting and intensive with these dogs and also having the objective conditions for it. Entonces deberías obtener información de un criador local que esté afiliado a algún club de perros de trineo. If everything goes well, you will have a wonderful experience.

¿Me conviene un malamute de Alaska?

The Alaskan Malamute a dog is not for beginners. You have high demands on your attitude, stemming from its destiny as an original sled dog. All the lives of their caregivers, your human family must adjust to your needs. The real MALAMUTE necesita el desafío ante el trineo física y mentalmente. Aquí hay varias posibilidades de reemplazo incluso sin nieve. We see a kind of sled on wheels like a tricycle or a training car with four tires. Especially for Malamutes, drag competitions are organized, que son aceptadas por los perros con gran alegría y pleno compromiso. Especially the sport of dogsledding has something very special. Driving with the sleigh of the MALAMUTE through a snowy landscape in winter is one of the greatest experiences of all.

También le permite experimentar una profunda unidad entre el hombre-perro y la naturaleza de una manera que de otra manera es difícilmente posible. Of course it is also good for your health.

When traveling, it is better to take the MALAMUTE in an aluminum transport box. The Malamute is not a dog for an apartment. A house with a “jardín” debería ser un espacio ideal para esta raza.

The MALAMUTE es una de las pocas razas de perro que se puede mantener como una manada en una perrera sin ningún problema. But this kennel must be well secured. It is not that Malamutes are a danger to the environment, but they are kings of escape and they dig well and with gusto. You can hardly believe, through which little holes these heavy dogs can escape.

To the malamutes they like to sleep outside and snuggle with their head under their tail during the biggest snowstorm. El jardín, where the Malamutes, no debe ser considerado como un jardín ornamental, to put it in a nice way. The malamutes requieren que todo el estilo de vida esté en sintonía con esta asociación.

The Alaskan Malamute can be well trained by an experienced dog owner. Uno debe aceptar el desafío, even love, de luchar mentalmente con estos perros primitivos y seguros de sí mismos. They will gladly accept their masters and caregivers, will be loyal to them, but they must have leadership qualities combined with a lot of doggy mind. You have to fully commit to the experience of having a MALAMUTE. Not a dog for people without deep canine experience.

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Dogs 101 – Mally

Big Funny Alaskan Malamute

GIANT Alaskan Malamute 180 Pounds.. Taken with a Motorola DROID

Mally 2 months old

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Federations:

• – FCI – Group 5: Section: 1 Nordic Sledge Dogs ⓘ
• – AKC – Work Toy ⓘ
• – ANKC – Group 6 – (Utility) ⓘ
• – CKC – Group 3 – (Working dogs) ⓘ
• – ​KC – Work ⓘ
• – NZKC – Utility Toy ⓘ
• – UKC – Northern races ⓘ

FCI - Alaskan Malamute

1. Alaskan Malamute, Mal, Mally (English).
2. Malamute de l’Alaska (French).
3. Alaskan Malamute (German).
4. Malamute-do-alasca (Portuguese).
5. Alaskan malamute (español).