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Is a Malamute a good dog for me?

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Alaskan Malamutes make excellent pets if you are interested in any outdoor or winter activities like sledding, skijoring, hiking, backpacking, and weight pulling. If you love a big dog that is independent and you don't mind the hair, the Malamute may be right for you.


Are Malamutes good for beginners?

Alaskan Malamutes are a powerful, independent dogs who, if not properly trained or exercised, can become destructive or bored. With early socialization and training, Malamutes can learn to get along with other dogs and indoor cats. They'll view outdoor cats and other small animals as fair game.

Why shouldn't you buy a Malamute?

Animal Aggression. Alaskan Malamutes have a very high prey drive. Animals big and small can easily become their focus of aggression. They've been known to go after cats and livestock.

Can Malamutes be aggressive?

Animal Aggression Many Malamutes are so aggressive with a canine companion that you can't house him with another dog of the same sex. Some won't put up with the opposite gender either. They are often best suited to an only-dog household to prevent dangerous fighting.

Are Malamutes hard to train?

Alaskan Malamutes are very challenging to train and live with. Without sufficient exercise and challenging things to do, Malamutes become rambunctious and bored, which they usually express by chronic howling and destructive chewing.

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