The Alaskan Malamute (/ˈmæləˌmjuːt/) is a large breed of dog that was originally bred for their strength and endurance to haul heavy freight as a sled dog and hound. They are similar to other arctic, husky, and spitz breeds such as the Greenland Dog, Canadian Eskimo Dog, the Siberian Husky, and the Samoyed.
Is a Malamute a large or giant breed?
height23–25 inchesweight75–85 poundslife span10–14 yearsbreed sizelarge (61-100 lbs.)good withchildren families
Are Malamutes as big as wolves?
The Alaskan Malamute stands between 23 and 25 inches tall. The gray wolf stands between 31 and 33 inches in height. As far as weight goes, the gray wolf weighs between 82 and 88 pounds, and the Alaskan Malamute weighs between 75 and 85 pounds.
Are all Alaskan Malamute big?
By 1935, the American Kennel Club (AKC) first recognized the breed. Since size is the only difference between these two, it's best to know that the accepted standard for Alaskan Malamutes is a height of 23 to 25 inches (58 to 63.5 cm) and a weight of 75 to 85 pounds (34 to 39 kg).
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