The origins
the standart
The character
The origins
The standart
The character
The Alaskan malamute is a sturdy dog (can survive -40 ° C),
enduring, calm, purposeful,
Independent but less fiery than the Husky.
Intelligent, dignified, friendly and dedicated.
Affectionate, playful with his masters, gentle with children.
Poor guard, little barker, social and not aggressive.
Voluntary and courageous.
Extremely affectionate and friendly towards humans, the Alaskan Malamute is a very easy dog to live and not the dog of one master.
It is a faithful and devoted companion, playful when it prompts you, but generally impressive dignity in adulthood.
It is often affectionate with children, also extremely protective against them
(if an adult and a child part of the dog's familiar squabble, the child will always defended).
Originally, he kept the children of the tribe mahleimuts.
They are hounds, and not at all watchdogs the contrary any foreigner is welcome,
but anyone doing harm to its owners soon will be threatened.
All Nordic dogs living in packs have a notion of cohesion quite impressive.
Same sex dogs often coexist without damage,
merely intimidation postures to establish the hierarchy;
however, a dominant character dog can impose violently into the pack.
The malamute needs large spaces
and did not adapt to an apartment or a small house without a garden, he loves to run.
The malamute is a dog that loves the great outdoors,
So he happens to run away regularly
but he always comes back to his house.
The malamute has a very strong instinct of predation,
cohabitation with small animals is not easy, but possible.
The Malamute hardly barks: it communicates like the wolf, he yells.
It is a very talkative dog.
Must be firm, strict, and always fair,
because the Malamute is proud and can not stand injustice.
If he feels hurt he can "sulk" his master for a moment ...
Enough dissipated, and with a limited duration of ability to concentrate,
the exercises should not last too long and must be varied.
A Malamute is able to do many things!
- Agility
- Cani-cross
- Obedience
- Disciplines such as the search for truffles or tracking.
He is intelligent and learns quickly, plus it is very playful and lively.
We must raise firmly and channel his energy.
In the USA, Malamutes are also used as guide dogs or dogs avalanche.
However, some activities are totally contrary to the nature and character of the Malamute :
- Disciplines ring, offense and defense
(which does not correspond at all to his little aggressive towards man)
- Hunting (it has an excellent nose but prefer to hunt on his behalf!)
- The herd of work (! He will prefer to play with the sheep)
But exceptions may still exist ...