The Alaskan Malamute is Prey Driven Mals have an incredibly high prey drive. Factor in their enormous size and strength, and it's easy to see their huge hunting potential. Not only will they chase, but they'll chase for the kill.
Can a Malamute be a guard dog?
With their physical resemblance to wolves, most people assume Malamutes will be good guard dogs. Nothing can be further from the truth! They are extremely friendly, affectionate dogs even to complete strangers and they seldom bark!
Are Malamutes hunters?
Alaskan Malamutes have a great natural instinct to hunt. They are pack dogs that were bred to run, hunt and work together in a pack, so their pack mentality is strong too. They often pull on their lead until properly trained due to their hunting instinct.
Are Alaskan malamutes aggressive?
Alaskan Malamutes are generally not aggressive dogs, but aggressiveness in dogs does not only depend of the breed of the dog, in most cases depends on the way of bringing. When we talking about behavior of the people, Malamutes are very calm dogs, especially when children are around.
Are Alaskan malamutes dominant?
The Alaskan Malamute can be so dominant toward other dogs of the same sex that two males or two females should not be kept together unless you are a very experienced owner. Malamutes can be predatory with smaller pets.
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