Origin: North America
Size: Medium Dogs
Breedtype: Purebred
Rank: 54
Type: Working Dogs, Hunting Dogs, Guard Dogs
Height: 23 to 25 inches
Weight: 70 - 85 Pounds
Color: white,grey black
Temperament: athletic,playful,affectionate, friendly and loyal, and completely devoted to it"s owner but are independent and can be stubborn
Features: -
Lifespan: 14 years
Popularity: High
Litter: 6
Intelligence: High
Agility: Medium
Trainability: High
Energy Levels: Very High
Exercis Needs: Very High
Sensitivity: High
Shedding: Very High
Drooling: Very Low
Grooming: Very Low
Good for Novice Owners: Very Low
Adapts to Apartment Living: Very Low
Tolerates Being Alone: Very Low
Cold Weather Tolerance: Very High
Hot Weather Tolerance: Low
Playfulness: Very High
Family Friendly: High
Kid Friendly: Medium
Peer Friendly: Low
Stranger Friendly: Very High
General Health: High
Potential For Weight Gain: Medium
Prey Drive: High
Barking/Howling tendancy: Very High
Wanderlust: Very High
Concerns: general health issues
Snippets: generally slower in long-distance sled racing against smaller and faster breeds as their working usefulness is limited to travelling over long distances but at a far slower rate than that required for racing.
They are usually aggressive with other dogs, especially those of the same sex. However, the Malamute loves people. He seems to love everyone equally and is not a "one-man dog" like many other breeds. He is ridiculously friendly, and will probably kiss anyone who breaks into your house. They seem to have no inclination to guard your property. They also don"t tend to bark much (though they do howl). He isn"t a good watchdog. Despite their reluctance to guard you, they will be loyal and devoted and affectionate (though not fawning). A Malamute will insist on being part of any and all family activities.They are highly food motivated, so don"t leave them alone in pantry.to be happy, he needs a lot of your time, energy, love and attention. And plenty of exercise. But if you can make that commitment, the Malamute is an awesome, fun, cuddly, loving, lovable, and strong pet!