The Alaskan Malamute (/ˈmæləˌmjuːt/) is a large breed of dog that was originally bred for their strength and endurance to haul heavy freight as a sled dog and hound. They are similar to other arctic, husky, and spitz breeds such as the Greenland Dog, Canadian Eskimo Dog, the Siberian Husky, and the Samoyed.
Why was the Alaskan Malamute bred?
Malamutes were bred to survive in harsh cold weather and extreme conditions. They were brought up to be working and hunting dogs, which could hunt down polar bears, owing to their own huge size. The breed was primarily used to pull sleds and so they require their share of running and exercise.
What were Malamutes used for?
They're built to withstand cold temperatures, and were historically used in Arctic expeditions. They helped settlers hunt, track, look out for bears and also helped to haul gear across snowy terrain, pulling heavy sleds.
Do Alaskan Malamutes have wolf in them?
Alaskan Malamute today But today scientists consider that the Alaskan Malamutes don't have anything with wolves, and they are purebred domestic dogs. ... Temperament of Alaskan Malamutes is very different of wolf temperament. Today Malamutes kept all from their ancestors.
How was the Alaskan Malamute developed?
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.
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