Working Dog Group - Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan Malamute is a sociable member of the spitz family named after the Eskimo Mahlemut people. It has great stamina and speed, and is highly prized as a sled dog.

Coat; Thick, coarse guard coat; dense, oily, woolly undercoat.

Color: From light gray through intermediate shadings to black, or from gold through shades of red to liver; white on undcrbody, parts of legs, feet, and part of mask markings.

Features: Broad, powerful head; almond-shape brown eyes; cars small in proportion to head, triangular; strong, powerful body; tail moderately high-set.

Size: Height: dogs 25-28 in, bitches 23-26 in. Weight: 85 125 lb. Care Needs a daily brushing and exercise.

Character: Despite wolfish appearance, a gentle, kind-naturcd dog, a loyal and devoted companion, but is not good with other dogs.