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What are Malamutes good for?

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The rugged Alaskan Malamute is a working dog, best suited to people who love the great outdoors. He plays vigorously and is most content when pulling or packing a load (sledding, ski-joring, weight pulling, backpacking), especially in cold weather.


What are Malamutes used for?

Alaskan Malamutes are still in use as sled dogs for personal travel, hauling freight, or helping move light objects; some, however, are used for the recreational pursuit of sledding, also known as mushing, as well as for skijoring, bikejoring, carting, and canicross.

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.

Are Malamutes hard to train?

Malamutes are terrific dogs, but they have special needs when it comes to training. You can meet these needs very easily and humanely at an early age, or you can choose to neglect them and end up with an unmanageable, potentially aggressive dog, who nobody will want to live with.

Are Malamutes protective?

Do Alaskan Malamutes Make Good Guard Dogs? Back in the day when this breed used to roam with the Inuit people, they stood guard against polar bears and wolves. Still the perfect Eskimo dog, this dog breed continues to protect people living in Alaska from wild animals.

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