Characteristics of Alaskan Malamutes
2022-05-17
The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest sled dogs, native to the United States.
The AKC is classified as a working dog group. With well-developed limbs and a sturdy physique, it was bred for endurance rather than speed, so their main use was to pull sleds. As a pet, the Alaskan Malamute has a very quiet, elegant temperament when it matures, and is very loyal to its owner.
Characteristics of Alaskan Malamutes
Alaskans are large, furry, handsome, with a grim wolf-like appearance, but a friendly heart, and they are often confused with huskies.
According to the AKC, the golden size of the Alaskan Malamute is - 25 inches (63.5 cm) at the shoulders, 85 lbs (39 kg) for males; at the shoulders 23 inches (58.4 cm), 75 lbs (34 kg) for women.
In general, male Alaskan Malamutes are 22 inches (55.9 cm) to 27 inches (68.6 cm) tall at the withers, and 21 inches (68.6 cm) for adult females inches (53.3 cm) to 25 inches (63.5 cm), while weights above 41 kg are common.
1. Standard of body shape characteristics
Males weighing more than 120 pounds (54 kg) are occasionally seen, and breeders who choose especially large dogs refer to these large breeds as "giant Alaskan Malamutes," although AKC and FCI Neither has a specific upper limit for the Alaskan Malamute, but due to adverse effects on skeletal and physical development, these individuals are considered unsuitable for a purebred Alaskan Malamute, AKC Don't think they are purebred. Accepted by canine standards.
2. Head features
The Alaskan Malamute's head is broad and deep, neither rough nor clumsy, in proportion to the body. The expression is soft and friendly. Eyes slightly slanted overhead, brown, almond-shaped, of medium size. The darker the eye color, the better. Blue eyes are a disqualification. The ears are medium in size but slightly smaller than the head. The ears are triangular in shape with slightly rounded tips.
The Alaskan Malamute's ears are widely spaced and set back on the outside of the head, in line with the outer corners of the eyes. When the ears stand up, it is like standing on the head. The erect ears may be tilted slightly forward, but sometimes the ears are folded toward the head when the dog is at work. Too high ear position is a defect.
The Alaskan Malamute's head is broad, slightly raised between the ears, narrowing and flattening from the top of the head to the eyes, and flattened near the cheeks. There are slight wrinkles between the eyes.
The outline of the Alaskan Malamute's head and muzzle resemble two straight lines folded down slightly. The muzzle is long and large compared to the head, decreasing in width and depth from the point where the head joins to the nose.
Alaskan Malamutes All dogs except red-backed dogs should have black noses, eye rims and lips. Those with red hair can have brown noses, eye circles, and lips. A "snow nose" with light stripes is also fine. Closed lips, wide jaw, large teeth, scissor bite, and prominent maxillary or mandibular bite are all faults.
3. Features of back hair
The Alaskan Malamute's back coat is a "dense, arctic" double coat. The inner layer is thicker and the outer layer is hard needle-like hair, generally similar to the Husky's back hair, but slightly rougher than the Husky's back hair to a certain extent. The outer acicular hair should not be too long or too soft in texture, which is considered a defect.
Common colors of back hair are a combination of white and smoke gray, black, sable, red, sand, etc. Colors other than white are acceptable in any shade. The hair pattern on the face tends to be crisscrossed and the appearance is somewhere between two-point white brows or full white. The back coat color of the Alaskan Malamute is not fundamentally different from that of the Husky.
In some areas, some breeders have specifically selected giant populations, and also have elongated back hair that does not match polar characteristics, long-haired individuals are not accepted by AKC and FCI, do not meet purebred standards and cannot compete, but in some areas , the appearance of long-haired individuals is also favored by some breeders. Because the hair quality of long-haired individuals is severely degraded compared to normal back-haired individuals, and the accompanying problems of bone and joint genetic diseases are prominent, the purebred dog breeding association does not encourage the breeding of long-haired individuals.
4. Neck, topline, body features
The neck is strong and slightly curved. The chest is quite developed. The body structure is simple, but not short. The back is straight, leaning slightly toward the hips. The loin is strong and muscular. A long waist weakens the entire back, which is a flaw. The position of the tail is at the end of the spine. When they're not working, their tails roll up behind their backs. Their tails are not tightly curled over their backs, and their fur is not as short as a brush. The Alaskan Malamute has soft fur on its tail that looks like wavy feathers.
5. Precursor characteristics
Shoulders moderately sloping; forelegs well-boned and muscular, straight from shoulder to wrist when viewed from the front. From the side, the wrists are short and strong, slightly sloping. The claws are snowshoe-shaped, tight and deep, and with suitable foot pads, they appear steady and concise. Feet large, with tight toes and slightly arched. Protective hair grows between the toes. The pads are thick and tough; the toenails are short and strong.
6. Features of hindquarters
The hind legs are broad and well muscled throughout the thigh; the hind knees are moderately sloping; the hocks are moderately sloping and sloping down. Viewed from behind, whether standing or walking, the hind legs are in line with the corresponding front legs, neither too far nor too close. The dewclaws on the hind legs are not necessary and need to be removed when the puppy is born.
7. Tail feature
The tails keep them warm when they curl up in the snow. They wrap their tails around their noses and faces, which helps them withstand harsh weather such as snowstorms.
8. Life characteristics
Alaskan Malamutes do not live very long, about 11 to 12 years. Its lifespan is closely related to its living environment, diet and daily exercise.
Characteristics of Alaskan Malamutes
Alaskans are large, furry, handsome, with a grim wolf-like appearance, but a friendly heart, and they are often confused with huskies.
According to the AKC, the golden size of the Alaskan Malamute is - 25 inches (63.5 cm) at the shoulders, 85 lbs (39 kg) for males; at the shoulders 23 inches (58.4 cm), 75 lbs (34 kg) for women.
In general, male Alaskan Malamutes are 22 inches (55.9 cm) to 27 inches (68.6 cm) tall at the withers, and 21 inches (68.6 cm) for adult females inches (53.3 cm) to 25 inches (63.5 cm), while weights above 41 kg are common.
1. Standard of body shape characteristics
Males weighing more than 120 pounds (54 kg) are occasionally seen, and breeders who choose especially large dogs refer to these large breeds as "giant Alaskan Malamutes," although AKC and FCI Neither has a specific upper limit for the Alaskan Malamute, but due to adverse effects on skeletal and physical development, these individuals are considered unsuitable for a purebred Alaskan Malamute, AKC Don't think they are purebred. Accepted by canine standards.
2. Head features
The Alaskan Malamute's head is broad and deep, neither rough nor clumsy, in proportion to the body. The expression is soft and friendly. Eyes slightly slanted overhead, brown, almond-shaped, of medium size. The darker the eye color, the better. Blue eyes are a disqualification. The ears are medium in size but slightly smaller than the head. The ears are triangular in shape with slightly rounded tips.
The Alaskan Malamute's ears are widely spaced and set back on the outside of the head, in line with the outer corners of the eyes. When the ears stand up, it is like standing on the head. The erect ears may be tilted slightly forward, but sometimes the ears are folded toward the head when the dog is at work. Too high ear position is a defect.
The Alaskan Malamute's head is broad, slightly raised between the ears, narrowing and flattening from the top of the head to the eyes, and flattened near the cheeks. There are slight wrinkles between the eyes.
The outline of the Alaskan Malamute's head and muzzle resemble two straight lines folded down slightly. The muzzle is long and large compared to the head, decreasing in width and depth from the point where the head joins to the nose.
Alaskan Malamutes All dogs except red-backed dogs should have black noses, eye rims and lips. Those with red hair can have brown noses, eye circles, and lips. A "snow nose" with light stripes is also fine. Closed lips, wide jaw, large teeth, scissor bite, and prominent maxillary or mandibular bite are all faults.
3. Features of back hair
The Alaskan Malamute's back coat is a "dense, arctic" double coat. The inner layer is thicker and the outer layer is hard needle-like hair, generally similar to the Husky's back hair, but slightly rougher than the Husky's back hair to a certain extent. The outer acicular hair should not be too long or too soft in texture, which is considered a defect.
Common colors of back hair are a combination of white and smoke gray, black, sable, red, sand, etc. Colors other than white are acceptable in any shade. The hair pattern on the face tends to be crisscrossed and the appearance is somewhere between two-point white brows or full white. The back coat color of the Alaskan Malamute is not fundamentally different from that of the Husky.
In some areas, some breeders have specifically selected giant populations, and also have elongated back hair that does not match polar characteristics, long-haired individuals are not accepted by AKC and FCI, do not meet purebred standards and cannot compete, but in some areas , the appearance of long-haired individuals is also favored by some breeders. Because the hair quality of long-haired individuals is severely degraded compared to normal back-haired individuals, and the accompanying problems of bone and joint genetic diseases are prominent, the purebred dog breeding association does not encourage the breeding of long-haired individuals.
4. Neck, topline, body features
The neck is strong and slightly curved. The chest is quite developed. The body structure is simple, but not short. The back is straight, leaning slightly toward the hips. The loin is strong and muscular. A long waist weakens the entire back, which is a flaw. The position of the tail is at the end of the spine. When they're not working, their tails roll up behind their backs. Their tails are not tightly curled over their backs, and their fur is not as short as a brush. The Alaskan Malamute has soft fur on its tail that looks like wavy feathers.
5. Precursor characteristics
Shoulders moderately sloping; forelegs well-boned and muscular, straight from shoulder to wrist when viewed from the front. From the side, the wrists are short and strong, slightly sloping. The claws are snowshoe-shaped, tight and deep, and with suitable foot pads, they appear steady and concise. Feet large, with tight toes and slightly arched. Protective hair grows between the toes. The pads are thick and tough; the toenails are short and strong.
6. Features of hindquarters
The hind legs are broad and well muscled throughout the thigh; the hind knees are moderately sloping; the hocks are moderately sloping and sloping down. Viewed from behind, whether standing or walking, the hind legs are in line with the corresponding front legs, neither too far nor too close. The dewclaws on the hind legs are not necessary and need to be removed when the puppy is born.
7. Tail feature
The tails keep them warm when they curl up in the snow. They wrap their tails around their noses and faces, which helps them withstand harsh weather such as snowstorms.
8. Life characteristics
Alaskan Malamutes do not live very long, about 11 to 12 years. Its lifespan is closely related to its living environment, diet and daily exercise.
