The Malamute's friendly, gentle attitude toward humans does not extend to other dogs - especially those of the same sex. Malamutes constantly strive to prove their superiority to strange dogs.
Are Malamutes calmer than huskies?
The Alaskan Malamute is calmer indoors than the Siberian Husky. The Siberian Husky is more sociable compared to other dogs.
Are Malamutes temperamental?
The strong temperament. They can be manipulative, willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them that you mean what you say. To teach your Malamute to listen to you, "Respect Training" is mandatory.
Are Alaskan Malamute affectionate?
Alaskan Malamutes are loyal, friendly, intelligent and affectionate. They are quieter than most dogs but tend to howl. They also can be challenging to potty train. Because of their friendliness, they are not commonly recommended for guard work.
Can Malamutes be 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.
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