He plays vigorously and is most content when pulling or packing a load (sledding, ski-joring, weight pulling, backpacking), especially in cold weather. This breed should not be kept in a hot climate. Alaskan Malamutes are very challenging to train and live with.
What do Alaskan Malamutes like to do?
Alaskan Malamutes do best in cold environments. They're sled dogs with thick double coats. They love to be outdoors and spend their time running through the snow.
Are Alaskan Malamutes active?
Alaskan Malamutes are high-energy dogs, and therefore require vigorous exercise. If you plan to leave them home while you're at work, you may see some anxious, destructive behavior. A dog walker or pet sitter during the day is practically a must if you can't be home, yourself.
Do Malamutes run away like huskies?
Malamutes are less likely to run away, but still have that drive to run and are highly athletic. Both dogs will need plenty of exercise throughout the day, but their workout routines will vary slightly: Huskies were built for speed so they will want to run around, go on brisk jogs and chase other dogs around.
Are Malamute dogs 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.
