And since Giant Mals don't conform to the breed standard of Alaskan Malamutes, they won't be able to compete in any dog show of organizations who only recognize purebreds.
Is there a difference between Alaskan Malamute and giant Alaskan Malamute?
The Giant Alaskan Malamute is not a separate breed, but rather an oversized version of the standard Alaskan Malamute. They have been selectively bred for the biggest puppies possible, and in fact, many purist breeders criticize the practice because they want to preserve the breed standard.
Has an Alaskan Malamute won best in show?
The Alaskan malamute from Wetaskiwin, 70 kilometres south of Edmonton, was named in best in show for his breed at the the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The five-year-old canine went paw-to-paw with more than 2,800 top dogs from around the world during the competition in New York City this week.
What is the largest breed of Malamute?
The Giant Alaskan Malamute is a selectively bred Malamute that exceeds 100 pounds in weight. Historically Giant Malamutes were bred to pull heavy goods between cities throughout Alaska. They have been recorded to pull loads up to 1,100 pounds!
Can a Malamute be a hunting dog?
Hunting instinct: 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.
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