Malamute Breeder

Before buying a Malamute puppy, any prudent dog fancier should spend a while searching for a reputable and trustworthy Malamute breeder. Conscientious breeders do not breed for profit and place a very strict emphasis on their puppies’ health and maximum accordance with the breed standard, which was established in 1935. In order to receive a clear idea of the breeder you are dealing with, it is better to pay a visit to the kennel.

When visiting the breeder’s home or the kennel, special attention should be paid to the dog’s general appearance and behavior. Puppies should not be too shy around people, and must be comfortable at least around the breeder. Dogs must be clean and neat. Conscientious Malamute breeders are well informed on the breed’s history and are always eager to share all kinds of information on the breed. When discussing the breed’s history and intention, true Malamute breeders usually stress the irrelevance of Malamutes as guard dogs. Good breeders never sell their puppies without learning as much as possible about their customers’ personalities, as well as their homes and families in order to ensure healthy and secure life for their dogs.

Malamutes originated in the Alaskan region; therefore, they are commonly referred to as Alaskan Malamutes. This is a Spitz-type breed of dogs, in many ways similar to Samoyeds, Eskimo dogs and Siberian Huskies. Alaskan Malamutes can be traced as far back as 3,000 years ago, and the today’s Malamute is not much different from its ancestor. Malamutes have a reputation of being the oldest and one of the very few breeds to have carried their divine look through so many years. They have a profuse double-coat with a dense wooly undercoat. Malamutes shed heavily twice a year, and an experienced Malamute breeder will instruct you how to care for your dog’s coat during shedding periods. The upper coat is longer than the undercoat and it comes in white, white and grey, white and red, white and brown, etc. Alaskan Malamutes stand 25-27 inches tall at the withers and weigh about 75-85 lbs. The Alaskan Malamute’s life span is about 10 years.

One more interesting thing about the Alaskan Malamute is that he does not bark, but produces characteristic woo-woo sounds. Malamutes are known to be able to howl exactly like wolves, and a Malamute’s howling can be easily mistaken for that of a wolf. For this reason, some people refer to their wolf-like calls and appearance as a sign of the presence of the wolf’s gene in their makeup. This is incorrect, and any responsible Malamute breeder will say “no” if you ask him or her about this.

Alaskan Malamutes are very friendly and affectionate toward people, especially children. However, puppies require proper socialization, because these dogs are somewhat willful, dignified and often dog-aggressive. Under no circumstances should a Malamute be left around a smaller pet without your attendance, because these dogs often exercise predatory behavior on them. Any conscientious Malamute breeder will note this feature while discussing the breed with you.