| Anua Alaskan Malamutes |
| About Malamutes |
The Alaskan Malamute is a gorgeous, large dog, classified by the AKC
under the Working Group. They were bred for hauling heavy loads in
severe cold weather. They are not the fastest sled dog, but they are quite
strong. They are good natured but stubborn and not for the average first
time dog owner. Malamutes should be raised following an NILIF
(Nothing in Life is Free) or Work to Earn or No Free Lunch program. They
are a naturally dominant breed that are more than happy to take over your
household if not raised correctly, and are not known for how well they get
along with other dogs. This is not your typical off leash dog park breed.
They can and do get along with other dogs, but rare is the adult malamute
that gets along with ALL other dogs.
While a primitive breed, there is no wolf in them. Wolves do not make
good pets. Traditionally they are an independent dog, as they were
counted on to make the correct decisions when pulling sleds. This
means malamutes will often times do something not because you asked
it to, but because it suits their purpose. While many breeds have the what
can I do for you attitude, the malamute's is more, what's in it for me.
If they are not given the proper amount of exercise and stimulation, it's
amazing how much damage they can do to your couch, your mail, your
garden, anything involving wood including antiques, your wardrobe, even
the interior of your car. A mile walk three times a week is not going to
provide enough exercise for a young healthy malamute.
under the Working Group. They were bred for hauling heavy loads in
severe cold weather. They are not the fastest sled dog, but they are quite
strong. They are good natured but stubborn and not for the average first
time dog owner. Malamutes should be raised following an NILIF
(Nothing in Life is Free) or Work to Earn or No Free Lunch program. They
are a naturally dominant breed that are more than happy to take over your
household if not raised correctly, and are not known for how well they get
along with other dogs. This is not your typical off leash dog park breed.
They can and do get along with other dogs, but rare is the adult malamute
that gets along with ALL other dogs.
While a primitive breed, there is no wolf in them. Wolves do not make
good pets. Traditionally they are an independent dog, as they were
counted on to make the correct decisions when pulling sleds. This
means malamutes will often times do something not because you asked
it to, but because it suits their purpose. While many breeds have the what
can I do for you attitude, the malamute's is more, what's in it for me.
If they are not given the proper amount of exercise and stimulation, it's
amazing how much damage they can do to your couch, your mail, your
garden, anything involving wood including antiques, your wardrobe, even
the interior of your car. A mile walk three times a week is not going to
provide enough exercise for a young healthy malamute.
Too hot out - playing in the pool
It finally snowed!!!
