The Alaskan Malamute - A Gentle Giant?
The Alaskan Malamute Are you looking for an imposing dog breed which is intelligent, gentle and with the power to withstand stress? Then I recommend the Alaskan Malamute! mainly residing in the very cold weather of Alaska, they were originally bred for hunting polar bears, seals and for pulling heavy sleds over long distances. For a breed raised to hunt polar bears, one would think they are fierce in behaviour but they have metamorphosed into ‘gentle and friendly giants’ overtime, excelling in several dog sports, especially ones involving pulling weights. This dog breed is very obedient to commands, once trained early and very well. The Alaskan Malamute could get cozy and watch TV with you one moment but if not guided and trained well, you may find it digging in the trash can for food or digging the backyard, the next. They require a large enough compound space to play and exercise. This dog breed loves to play the Alpha role in the house, therefore it’s very important for t...