Affectionate Alaskan Malamute Puppies for Sale

Receiving its name from an Alaskan Tribe called the Mahlemuts; the Alaskan Malamute is a descendant of the Artic Wolf. This highly intelligent dog was originally used as a sled dog due to its strength and endurance. It excelled at this trying job pulling sleds from village to village or camp to camp by relying on its incredible sense of direction and smell. During the Klondike Gold Rush Alaskan Malamute puppies for sale were very valuable due to the great demand of this breed to pull sleds for prospectors. These dogs were bred to pull sleds, work, and hunt and live with their owner. They were never meant to race.

The Alaskan Malamute is considered a large breed of dog, weighing 75-85 pounds and standing 23-26 inches at the withers. Although breeders that offer Alaskan Malamute puppies for sale will tell you that there have been extremes to these numbers on either side of the scale. Even at this size it took at least four dogs to pull some of the heavy sleds of Alaskan Gold Rush. Today there is an Alaskan movement to make this breed the official state dog.

Because of its natural affection for people, the Malamute makes a loyal family dog. It loves being a make a house dog but can be a challenge to train, both in the areas of obedience and house breaking. Professional training is suggested as well as early socialization to create a well mannered companion. Most Alaskan Malamute puppies for sale are not recommended for apartment living due to the fact that they can be very active indoors and require a large yard for exercising. Proper mental and physical exercise is required daily to prevent this dog from becoming bored and destructive. One must remember that this breed is genetically programmed to be in the wilderness so they prefer being outdoors but also long for human companionship.

Although the Alaskan Malamute is drawn to and enamored with humans they still have that preying instinct (probably due to the Artic Wolf line) and do not always mix well with smaller animals. Again, early socialization will help if this is a concern. When looking for Alaskan Malamute puppies for sale, ask to meet the parents of the puppies. In this way you can get an idea of what the temperament of these puppies might be. Another interesting trait they share with the wolf is the howling. When an Alaskan Malamute howls, it is said that you can not tell the difference between it and a wolf. If you are looking for an active, strong and loyal companion, this is the dog for you.