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What is the origin of the Alaskan Malamute?

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What breeds make up an Alaskan Malamute?

In 2015, a study using several genetic markers indicated that the Malamute, the Siberian Husky, and the Alaskan husky share a close genetic relationship between each other and were related to Chukotka sled dogs from Siberia. They were separate from the two Inuit dogs, the Canadian Eskimo Dog and the Greenland Dog.

How was the Alaskan Malamute created?

HISTORY AND ORIGIN Alaskan Malamutes were believed to be bred by the nomadic Inuit tribe, Mahlemut, of the Kotzebue Sound of northwestern Alaska. These dogs were originally used to hunt seals, fend off polar bears, and haul heavy loads filled with food or camp supplies at low speeds over great distances.

Are Malamutes descended from wolves?

Another obvious breed related to wolves is the Alaskan Malamute. This dog has a very similar appearance to a wolf ancestors, so it is not shocking they are genetically very similar.

How closely related are Malamutes and wolves?

This is a common question about the breed due to so many similarities between them. However, the DNA tells a different story, indicating that the Malamute is no more or less related to the wolf than other breeds. While some unscrupulous breeders breed Malamutes and other dog breeds with wolfs, this is considered taboo.

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