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Is the Alaskan Malamute a good mountain dog?

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Created: 2022-03-02 01:36:18

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Owner Experience - The Bernese Mountain Dog is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Alaskan Malamute is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.


Are Alaskan Malamutes good for hiking?

Hiking Miles: Mals can easily manage day-long hikes, or multi-day hikes. If you have a dog backpack, they'd love to carry it for you. They shouldn't hike in hot or humid weather, because they overheat easily and because of their prey drive should be kept on a long leash while hiking.

What is bad about Alaskan Malamute?

This breed should not be kept in a hot climate. 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.

Are Alaskan Malamutes high maintenance?

The lifespan of the Alaskan Malamute is around 10 to 12 years. Owning an Alaskan Malamute should not be taken lightly, as she is a high maintenance dog in many respects and needs a dedicated owner who understands this.

How aggressive is Alaskan Malamute?

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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