Alaskan Malamute - Top 10 Facts

The Alaskan Malamute features a powerful, sturdy body built for stamina and strength. This intelligent canine needs a job and consistent leadership to avoid becoming bored or challenging to handle.

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In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Alaskan Malamutes that you might not know.

A Quick Overview:
Group: Working Dogs
Weight: 75 to 100 pounds
Height: 1 foot to 11 inches 2 feet 1 inch tall at the shoulder
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

When you first see an Alaskan Malamute, it's easy to be impressed by their large stature, wolf-like facial markings, and huge plumed tail waving at you. It's often believed that Malamutes are part wolf. They might play a wolf on TV or in the movies, but in truth, they're all domestic dogs.

The Alaskan Malamute possesses tremendous strength, energy, endurance, independence, and intelligence. They were originally sought to pull heavy sleds over long distances as well as to hunt seals and polar bears. Now chosen primarily for companionship, Alaskan Malamutes succeed in several dog sports, including conformation, obedience competition, weight pulling, skijoring, backpacking, and recreational sledding.

When they're not "woo wooing" or pulling you on your inline skates or watching TV with you, they're probably raiding the trash, surfing your kitchen counters for something good to eat, or digging a nice cool hole in the backyard.

Malamutes regard everyone they meet as their friends. If you're looking for a watchdog, this is not the breed for you. A Malamute's size might scare off an intruder, but that's about the only protection you'll get out of them.

Alaskan Malamutes do best in situations in which they have plenty of room and opportunities to exercise so they don't become bored and restless. Their independent nature often causes them to be labeled as stubborn or stupid, but their intelligence shines through with the correct training. If the Alaskan Malamute is the right breed for you, they will give you years of enjoyment as an active playmate and companion who keeps their puppy joie de vivre well into adult life.

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[MUNCHTM]

I used to have a male Malamute, as well as a female for a short time. The male’s name was Tundra and the female’s name was Tehya. Tundra had brown/blue eyes and lived for 13 years. We sadly had to have him be put down due to him getting hip pain. Tehya was younger when she passed and we believe she got sick somehow with something she found when outside. Both were beautiful, fluffy and friendly pups. It’s been about 8-9 years since they passed. I plan on finding another Malamute someday because they are absolutely fantastic dogs!

[miyabels]

I saw phil and niko!! 😍😍😍 lifewiththemalamutes ♥️♥️

[deenabrandes]

We have an Alaskan malamute and he’s absolutely amazing guy .!! So loving, incredibly smart and completely loyal.

[tarynlafleur]

I just got a malamute I adopted her bexause her previous owners couldn't handle her but shes now in a loving caring home she is 6 years and 3 months ! She is the most calm dog I have ever had WHEN loved and cared properly for
Also you have to be very dominant or they think they are in control all around an amazing dog

[Mienhboi]

"they are not good watch or guard dogs" well when a hostile sees this baaaad boy they aint gunna be hostile no more

[soulassassing]

Californians: "I live in a hot climate and I know this dog would suffer during the summers here but I'm still getting one because it's cute."

[michelleedwards]

2 years ago, my husband and I brought 2 older dogs into our home. Both are Alaskan Malamutes . Our female is now 14 years old and plays like she is a puppy. She will talk back to us and can be stubborn but we do get her to listen. Our male is 9 yrs old and has Timber Wolf in him. He is very calm, laid back, always alert and watching, a gentleman especially to me. Both dogs love to be near me especially if I am outside and sleep on the floor next to my side of the bed each night. I seriously love both of them and consider myself the lucky one to have them in my life.

[lostlothbrok]

My favorite thing about malamutes is the love they bring your life, I've never met a dog breed that just inspires love like malamutes 🖤🖤🖤

[blazethealaskanmalamute]

My malamute is a 6 year old male, stands 28 inches at the shoulder & weighs 135lbs. Best family dog but we gotta stay dominant, he likes to push the line to see what he can get away with, so smart!

[miniman]

I got a malamute x German shepherd puppy yesterday and he is so gorgeous and loving yet he is only 8 weeks old. Has settled straight in to his new surroundings and we are so happy to have him in our family. He is going to be a big gorgeous dog treated with lots of love and can’t wait to train him. I’m looking forwards to the long walks along the beaches where i live. The whole family have fallen for him in less than 24hrs. I spent the night sleeping on the floor with him and he snuggled up to me🥰 looks like I’m on the floor for a few nights to make him feel loved and not alone after leaving his siblings and mother. He bounces towards me like a spring lamb which is so adorable 🥰❤️😘

[kv]

i encountered my first malamute yesterday. normally i am really not a dog person but i immediately fell in love with this huge 9 month old dog... 🥰
if i ever get a dog i will get this breed i am sure!
they are gorgeous!

[DogsWiz]

Are you planning to pet one of these large arctic sled dogs?
Let us know about your Malamute's unique personality in the comments.

[petergarcia]

Just imagine the world ran out of fuel..these were the most essential beings..unbelievable...right.

[dopernautz]

I kept wanting to cry. I love my malamute so much.

[d.b.cooper]

5:11 how to ruin a malamutes coat. Never ever shave a mal unless its for surgery This guys is honestly reading something from a book.

[Tyrantdragonknight]

I grew up with three of these amazing dogs! And they can be very protective of children, as my dad's malamute, Rambo would not let anyone he didn't know near me. He also knew one of my aunts was afraid of him, so he'd growl at her for funsies. Hercules was my malamute and he'd sing for me whenever I talked to him. Shy, was my mom's and no one ran in our yard or she'd tackle them.

[piyushingale]

These are bears mistaken as dog I guess 😂

[frankwolf]

I have lived with Alaskan Malamutes for over 30 years now...currently I live with 4, but in the past I've had as many as 12 at the same time. Then they were all trained to pack equipment on multi-week photo and fishing expeditions into the High Sierras, the North Cascades, and Siskiyou Wilderness areas. I have very few human friends, don't miss much about society these days as my Mals provide me with all the entertainment, and companionship I could want...and more! They are my shadows, my best friends and love me as much or more than any person could...unconditionally!

[lilac._]

If you want a malamute you have to consider how easily they get hot. They aren’t the most playful and active dogs as an adult, but they love snow. Their either are obsessed with the water or hates it. They are very gentle. The aren’t cuddling dogs but they love their family and when everyone is at home. Ticks are very hard to find on them.

[chucutitan]

My Malamute lived for 9½ years. He lived in Malamute paradise paradise. 7, 000 ft altitude. In the summer he went on twice week afternoon fishing trips, and one long pack mule camping trip. He loved de-boned cooked trout. Later in life he had pancreatic problems with diarreah. It was treated with Viokase powder daily.
He drank much more water if he heard it running. Doing so would have extended his life I feel.
He hated cats and small dogs with a passion. Unlike Huskies, Malamutes aren't neurotic unless they are raised in a weird environment.
He visited a Husky kennel with me. He stumbled across a part, fantastically well groomed darling with blue eyes. What did he do? He flipped upside down with his paws in motion and made woo-woo-woo noises.