Dog Breed Focus: The Alaskan Malamute

 

With its strong resemblance to the wolf, the Alaskan Malamute is an impressive animal. These powerful built dogs are famous for their endurance, which allows them to pull a sled all day. But they are more than working dogs, they have a genuine affection for people and a love for being with them.

As you may have guessed from the name, the Malamute is a breed from Alaska. Its history is inextricably linked to that of the สายพันธุ์สุนัขทั่วโลก. They were used as multipurpose working dogs by these people and were essential for their survival.

But there was little room for feeling in the relationship. The dogs were there for work and were used to pull sleds and to track and hunt large prey.

Recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1935, the Malamute went on to serve with honor during World War II. They were used primarily as search and rescue dogs, and stories of their exploits led to a boom in popularity after the war.

DNA evidence confirms that the Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest dog breeds. The breed has been fundamentally unchanged for thousands of years.

The Malamute is a very intelligent dog, but with an independent streak that can make it difficult to train. They are also immensely hard-working and love nothing more than a job to keep them busy. But the breed is not just work and not play, they are friendly dogs that form close bonds and have an intense loyalty to their loved ones.

This breed loves to play and will seek its own amusement if they get bored. They tend to calm down as they age and have a gentle demeanor that makes them wonderful pets.

However, Malamutes have a strong prey drive and need to be watched closely when small animals are encountered.

As a Malamute owner, you will need to spend a lot of time exercising your dog. Keep in mind that these are dogs that can pull a heavy sled for miles and miles. They are very picky about exercise, and while you may get away with 2 hours a day, your dog will likely need more than that.

The ideal owner for one of these dogs is an active outdoors person or someone who works outdoors and can take the dog. Most dogs that are mentally and physically understimulated develop behavioral problems, and this will certainly be the case with a poorly exercised Malamute.

This is an affectionate and sociable breed that really thrives on interacting with people. They have a lot of love to give and respond well to a loving and caring owner.

As such, they prefer to be indoors and close to their loved ones, even though they are physically equipped to live outdoors in the harshest weather. You should be aware that the Malamute is a heavy fur and that the coat requires brushing every day.