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.
Is an Alaskan Malamute a good family dog?
Malamutes also make great family pets and are good with children. Their large size and high energy means that they can overpower small children though, so they're best for households with kids over the age of 5.
Are Malamutes protective of their owners?
Still the perfect Eskimo dog, this dog breed continues to protect people living in Alaska from wild animals. While they have a strong-willed and aggressive demeanor when protecting their families against animals, they are often excessively friendly when encountering humans.
Are Malamutes intelligent?
Malamutes are stubborn, friendly, independent, energetic, intelligent, dominant and possess a highly developed sense of pack hierarchy. Fanciers of the breed cherish all of these traits, but many people find living with them too difficult.
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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