Alaskan Malamute
Also called Mal
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
- Sheds a lot
The Alaskan Malamute is a large and powerful sled dog from Alaska. They are strong and hardworking, yet friendly and loyal. Alaskan Malamutes have a thick, double coat that can be any color. They are active and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy.
- Weight
- 71–86 lb (32–39 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 22–26 in (56–66 cm)
- Life span
- 10–14 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Alaska (Kotzebue Sound, Arctic), United States (ancient/pre-1900s)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
- Strangers: Friendly with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Sheds heavily
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Devoted
Dignified
Friendly
Loyal
Playful
Coat colours
Black and white, gray and white, red and white, sable and white and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 75–86 lb (34–39 kg) | 71–84 lb (32–38 kg) |
| Height | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for an Alaskan Malamute
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Breeds of a similar size
All large breeds
Sources
- Official AKC Standard of the Alaskan Malamute (opens in a new tab)
- Alaskan Malamute - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- FCI Standard No. 243 - Alaskan Malamute (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Alaskan Malamute | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Alaskan Malamute Dog Breed Information and Pictures (opens in a new tab)
- Alaskan Malamute Lifespan - iHeartDogs.com (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).