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The Alaskan Malamute is a generally large breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originally bred for use hauling heavy freight because of their strength and endurance, and later an Alaskan sled dog. They are similar to other arctic breeds, like the Samoyed, the Canadian Eskimo Dog, and the Siberian Husky. It is one of the few ancient dog breeds still in existence in the world today.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) breed standard describes a natural range of size, with a desired size of 23 inches (58 cm) tall and 75 pounds (34 kg) for females, 25 inches (64 cm) tall and 85 pounds (39 kg) for males. Heavier individuals (90 lb (41 kg)) and dogs smaller than 75 pounds (34 kg) are commonly seen. There is often a marked size difference between males and females. Weights upwards of 100 pounds (45 kg) are also seen.
The coat of the Alaskan Malamute is a double coat. The undercoat has an oily and woolly texture and can be as thick as two inches. The outer guard coat is coarse and stands off the body—longer at the withers but not more than one inch off the sides of the body. Ears are small in proportion to the head and stand firmly erect when at attention. The Alaskan Malamute is a brown-eyed, heavy dog, with a more formidable nature and structure than the Siberian Husky, which is a dog of small and slim stature, having blue, brown, or bi-eyes, and which is fine-boned, being specifically bred for speed, which is why they are most used in various competitions. The Alaskan Malamute is bred for power and endurance, which is its original function and what the standard of the breed requires of Alaskan Malamute breeders.
Source of information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Malamute
Source of information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Malamute
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