Alaskan Malamute
A powerful Arctic freight dog: friendly with people, strong-willed, heavy-shedding and built for long hauls in the cold.
Sa isang tingin
- Laki
- Malaki
- Taas sa balikat
- Lalaki 61–66 cm · Babae 56–61 cm
- Timbang
- Lalaki 36–43 kg · Babae 32–38 kg
- Haba ng buhay
- 10–14 taon
- Ehersisyo
- 90–150 min bawat araw
- Grooming
- Ilang beses sa isang linggo
- Balahibo
- Double coat, katamtaman
- Mga kulay
- Abo, Itim, Sable, Pula, Puti
- Pinalaki para sa
- Paghila ng sled, Paghila ng karga, Pagsasama
- Bansang pinagmulan
- Estados Unidos
- FCI
- Grupo 5, blg. 243 · Spitz at primitibong uri
Mga breeder sa Kuldo
Wala pang breeder sa Kuldo na may ganitong lahi.
Pamumuhay kasama ang lahing ito
| Malambing sa pamilya | 4/5 – Mataas |
|---|---|
| Mabait sa mga bata | 4/5 – Mataas |
| Mabait sa ibang aso | 2/5 – Mababa |
| Mabait sa pusa | 2/5 – Mababa |
| Palakaibigan sa estranghero | 5/5 – Napakataas |
| Enerhiya | 4/5 – Mataas |
| Pagkamalaro | 4/5 – Mataas |
| Kailangan ng mental na stimulasyon | 4/5 – Mataas |
| Madaling sanayin | 2/5 – Mababa |
| Hilig manghabol | 5/5 – Napakataas |
| Mapagbantay at protektibo | 1/5 – Napakababa |
| Pagtahol | 2/5 – Mababa |
| Paglagas ng balahibo | 5/5 – Napakataas |
| Hirap ng grooming | 3/5 – Katamtaman |
| Paglalaway | 1/5 – Napakababa |
| Bagay sa unang beses na may-ari | 1/5 – Napakababa |
| Bagay sa apartment | 1/5 – Napakababa |
| Kakayahang umangkop | 2/5 – Mababa |
| Kayang maiwang mag-isa | 1/5 – Napakababa |
| Kaya ang init | 1/5 – Napakababa |
| Kaya ang lamig | 5/5 – Napakataas |
Sariling gabay ng Kuldo batay sa karaniwang katangian ng lahi. Bawat aso ay natatangi, kaya makipag-usap sa breeder.
Ito ba ang tamang lahi para sa iyo?
Bagay kung ikaw ay …
- enjoy pulling sports or long winter hikes
- have a secure garden and a cool climate
- have experience with strong, independent dogs
Pag-isipang mabuti kung ikaw ay …
- want an off-lead dog or a watchdog
- keep cats or small pets
- can't live with lots of shedding
Pag-aalaga
Ugali
Affectionate and outgoing with people, including strangers, so it is not a guard dog. It is independent, can be dominant with other dogs and has a strong prey drive.
Ehersisyo
Daily long walks plus pulling work such as sledding, canicross, bikejoring or carting suit it best. Exercise in the cool parts of the day; it overheats easily.
Grooming
The dense double coat needs brushing several times a week and daily raking during its heavy moult. Expect a lot of hair indoors.
Pagsasanay
Malamutes are clever but not eager to please, so short, varied, reward-based sessions work better than repetition. Off-lead recall is rarely reliable.
Kalusugan
Hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, inherited eye disease and polyneuropathy occur in the breed, and the heavy coat makes heat a real risk. Ask the breeder for hip, elbow, eye and DNA results.
Mga health test na karaniwang ginagawa ng mga breeder
- Balakang (HD)
- Siko (ED)
- Pagsusuri sa mata
- Thyroid
Mga DNA test
- Polyneuropathy (AMPN)
Hilingin sa breeder na ipakita ang mga resulta ng mga magulang.
Tungkol sa lahi
The Malamute is named after the Mahlemiut, an Inupiaq people of north-western Alaska who used these dogs to haul heavy loads, help with hunting and live alongside families. It was bred for strength and endurance rather than speed, and later served on polar expeditions.
Living with one means living with a large, strong, independent dog that loves people but does not care much for rules. Malamutes often get along poorly with dogs of the same sex and may chase cats and small animals. They dig, they howl and they shed a great deal. With enough work, firm structure and a cool climate, they are warm and impressive companions.
Alam mo ba?
Malamutes were bred to pull heavy freight over long distances rather than race, so their build favours strength over speed.