Alaska And Its Best Race, The Malamute

Alaska and its best race, the malamute

Introduction

Alaska’s malamute was created by the Mahlemut, an Inuit tribe from northern Alaska and is a descendant of the Arctic Wolf. He was raised to pull sled, transport heavy loads of food, equipment and to withstand hard temperatures. This dog is more suitable for transport than for sled races. It is the greatest of Arctic dogs, strong, muscular, with strong legs and legs like snow racket, which prevents it from sinking into the snow. The head is wide, a little rounded between the ears. The snout is large and strong, with a nose that can be black, brown or white.

Developing

The eyes are medium size, almond and dark brown. The ears are small, triangular, rounded and erect. The tail is medium size, dense and remains on the back. Alaska’s malamute has a double layer, the first layer is spongy and thick (5 cm) and the second layer is composed of hairy and thick hair, longer on the back of the body. The colors of the mantle can vary from simple target to combinations of gray, black, dark or reddish gray, with white areas (belly, legs and snout) and a dark mask or cap.

It is a very resistant, dynamic and intelligent dog, but it can also be stubborn and dominant, and can think for itself. He is affectionate and devout with his master, friendly and playful with children even with strangers, so it is not a very good guard dog. He gets along with other dogs, because he was raised to work as a team, where a hierarchy is formed, like a pack of wolves.

Males can sometimes be aggressive in the presence of other dogs of the same sex. If they are socialized at an early age with other animals in the house, there will be no problems.

This dog’s fur must be combed during the mute period to eliminate dead and loose hair. The malamutes are happier living outdoors, in a colder climate, next to an active master. They can also get used to living on a floor, but they need daily exercise and intense activity. You need to socialize and train. He is a friendly but stubborn dog, and with his own mind. In this case, training must be performed by an experienced person.

conclusion

Your coach must be able to understand your character, training must be firm, well balanced, consistent, quite varied. Alaska’s malamute is an intelligent dog and easily understands. You can also participate in agility competitions although it would not be the best there. In some areas it is still used for sled drag, but more frequently it is used as a company dog.