Alaskan Malamute
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General information
- An ancient breed originating in the United States. Used for hunting and as a draught animal by the Malamute Inuit from whom it takes its name.
- Powerful and very strong, this dog has great stamina and thrives on activity.
- Dignified and affectionate, but not playful, they are not suitable for the urban environment and will require a lot of exercise.
Disease predisposition
- Hip dysplasia
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Colors, markings and patterns
- Range is from light gray through intermediate shadings to black or from gold through shades of red to liver, always with white on underbody, parts of limbs, feet and part of mask markings.
- Markings either cap-like or mask-like on face. Combination of cap and mask not unusual.
- White blaze on forehead, white collar or spot on nape permissible. Heavy mantling of unbroken color acceptable. Broken color extending over body in spots or uneven splashings undesirable.
- White is only solid color permissible.
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