Alaskan Malamute

A freight dog: built for strength over long distances, not for speed.

Type

Spitz

Breed group

Spitz and primitive types

Origin

United States

Size

Giant · 34–43 kg

Life expectancy

10–14 yrs

Coat

Double coat

Care tips

• Needs 2+ hours of exercise daily and a job for the brain: training, scent work or a sport.
• Brush 2–3 times a week, daily during the spring and autumn shed. Never shave a double coat.
• Large-breed puppy food, and no forced running or long stairs until it's fully grown (around 18 months).
• Teach a calm 'quiet' cue early, this one likes to talk.
• Ask the breeder for: hip x-rays, eye examination.
• Food safety, from Bumba: keep the batch number of every bag. If your dog suddenly can't stand or walk, go to the vet the same hour.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. Your vet knows your dog best.

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