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When was the Alaskan Malamute recognized by the AKC?

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The Alaskan Malamute was fully recognized by the AKC in 1935, and the breed's first championship was awarded that same year.


What breeds make a Malamute?

Alaskan Malamute Breed History They descended from the Eskimo dogs of Greenland, Siberian Huskies, and the Russian Samoyed over 4,500 years ago. At the time, the Mahlemuts used these hardworking companions as hunting dogs to help them hunt polar bears and seals and they were used as sled dogs as well.

What AKC Group is the Alaskan Malamute in?

One of the oldest of the Arctic sled dog breeds, the Alaskan Malamute (Malamute) has a proud history of working and living in extremely harsh conditions. These tireless dogs are members of the Working Group, and their form and function directly relate to their origin of heavy freighting.

Is the Alaskan Malamute a purebred?

Purebred Alaskan Malamutes will not have blue eyes. The physical build of the Malamute is compact and strong with substance, bone and snowshoe feet. According to the AKC breed standard, the Malamute's tail is well furred and is carried over the back like a waving plume.

How many types of Malamutes are there?

There were more dogs whose owners claimed that they are Alaskan Malamutes but this dogs were not be registered in AKC. For example M'Loot malamutes and Hinman-Irwin malamutes. Those three types of dogs are the basic of breed Alaskan Malamute.

What is an Alaskan Malamute?

The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, is a powerful and substantially built dog with a deep chest and strong, well-muscled body. The Malamute stands well over the pads, and this stance gives the appearance of much activity and a proud carriage, with head erect and eyes alert showing interest and curiosity.

When did the Alaskan Malamute become the Arctic sled dog?

When sled racing enjoyed its heyday in the early 1900s, the Alaskan Malamute breed was intermingled with some outside strain, leading to the period from 1909-1918 to be called the age of the arctic sled dog.

Do Alaskan Malamutes go to dog shows?

The Alaskan malamute is widely exhibited at international dog show events, including the Westminster Kennel Club and Crufts Dog Show in England. They compete in the working group and their dignified manner and large size are a commanding presence when they step into the ring.

Why did the Alaskan Malamute go extinct?

They used their dogs to hunt the seals, to scare polar bears and to pull heavy loads. Towards the end of the 19th century, during the gold rush, demand for sled dogs was so great that many prospectors mixed their sled dogs with other breeds, making the purebred Alaska Malamute almost extinct.

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