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Alaskan Malamute Pictures and InformationAlaskan Malamute Description
TemperamentThe Alaskan Malamute is a dog which is courageous and intelligent. It is excellent with mature children who can handle it with care. These dogs are quite dignified, but are too friendly to be used as effective guard dogs. Malamutes enjoy living outside, but they will need to receive extensive amounts of attention from their masters. At the same time, Alaskan Malamutes will be at home living indoors with their owners. It is crucially important to make sure these dogs get the necessary amount of attention, as they can become very destructive when they are left alone. Health ProblemsThese dogs tend to be very healthy. If it is purchased from a puppy mill, it may have some behavior problems that owners will want to watch for. The only common condition that these dogs suffer from is hip dysplasia, but this is a disorder that is found with many dog breeds. Dwarfism may be seen in Alaskan Malamutes, but it is not common. This breed has a maximum life expectancy of 15 years. ExerciseAlaskan Malamutes only need a standard amount of exercise. They are Arctic dogs that should never be given large amounts of exercise in hot weather. If they are placed in a yard, they should be able to exercise themselves, but owners will also want to take them on walks in cool weather. Special Grooming NeedsThe Alaskan Malamute has a thick coat that owners will want to brush at least twice a week. They shed large amounts of fur, and the undercoat may get clumps. These dogs virtually never have to be bathed. Alaskan Malamutes are clean, and will not have odors.
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