introduces temperament of the Alaskan Malamute.

Overview

Alaskan Malamute is a sled dog of boreal species of the oldest, has more native and northeast areas of Alaska. This dog, Arctic system Samoyed, Siberian Husky, but is closely related to dogs and Labrador and Greenland Eskimos, the exact origin is unknown. Alaska trip west when the first Russian explorers have reported seeing a large sled dogs pulling on the ice. The other adventurers have been described as the Alaska Malamute dog called the Inuit. Besides this dog sled and pull the car was also used for hunting and fishing. The American Kennel Club was approved that in 1935.

Characteristics

In order to pull his sleigh in the north, the robust frame. Means that little body, chest and back muscles are well developed. The head is large sharp, with a wolfish appearance. The face and beak strong impression. Ear pin and V-shaped stand, wrapped tail is thicker on the back. Court in the thick double coat, the hair is hard 2 ~ 5cm in length. In the soft downy undercoat.

Temperament

Faithful husband and family, and a good companion. Very friendly, intimate relations with that other pets.

Color

Wolf, gray, black, white, other color mixing. Stomach, mask, white limbs. Is permitted only solid white.

How to Care & How to Train

Better to keep the state court, daily brushing is essential. Especially spring and summer make a meal of so many hair loss. The brushing also helps remove external parasites. This dog because there is quite a burden to claw weight, must be careful not to hurt so many. Habit to cut dog nails since I was young.

Exercise

Need to give momentum to take a lot. If someone pulled a cart or sled purpose, must be thorough training from his youth. Because obesity and the tendency to neglect exercise and diet and exercise adequate control is necessary.

Disease to be careful

Cataract, keratitis, blindness day, skin disorders, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, renal dysfunction, dysplasia of the hip, cataract

Disease that can be seen occasionally

Gastric torsion

Inspection want to

Hip examination, ophthalmologic examination, examination of coronary artery disease