Аляска – крупнейший и самый малонаселенный штат США, лежащий к северо-западу от Канады. Он известен своим разнообразным ландшафтом, в котором доминируют тундра, горы и леса, богатой флорой и фауной и многочисленными небольшими городами. В штате популярны активные виды отдыха: катание на горных лыжах, велосипедный туризм и сплав на каяках. В огромном национальном парке Денали находится гора Денали (прежнее название – Мак-Кинли) – самая высокая точка Северной Америки.
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.
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.
Are Alaskan Malamutes descendants of 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.
When was the Alaskan Malamute discovered?
Recognition of breed Alaskan Malamute The American Kennel Club (AKC) acknowledged this breed at 1935. The first dog who inscribed in AKC were Rowdy of Nome from Chinook Kennel and Eva Short Seeley. All Alaskan Malamutes which were registered to 1950, were from Seeley Kennel who brought them from Kotzebue.
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