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Alaskan Malamute
~~~AKC Breed Standards
~~~AKC Breed Standards
GENERAL APPEARANCE
The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, is a powerful and
substantially built dog with a deep chest and strong, well-muscled body. The
Malamute stands well over the pads, and this stance gives the appearance of much
activity and a proud carriage, with head erect and eyes alert showing interest and
curiosity. The head is broad. Ears are triangular and erect when alerted. The
muzzle is bulky, only slight diminishing in width from rood to nose. The muzzle is
not pointed or long, yet not stubby. The coat is thick with a coarse guard coat of
sufficient length to protect a woolly undercoat. Malamutes are of various colors.
Face markings are a distinguishing feature. These consist of a cap over the head,
the face either all white or marked with a bar and/or mask. The tail is well furred,
carried over the back, and has the appearance of a waving plume.
The Malamute must be a heavy boned dog with sound legs, good feet, deep chest
and powerful shoulders, and have all of the other physical attributes necessary for
the efficient performance of his job. The gait must be steady balanced, tireless and
totally efficient. He is not intended as a racing sled dog designed to compete in
speed trials. The Malamute is structured for strength and endurance, and any
characteristic of the individual specimen, including temperament., which interferes
with the accomplishment of this purpose, is to be considered the most serious of
faults.
SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE
There is a natural range in size in the breed. The desirable freighting sizes are
males, 25 inches at the shoulders, 85 pounds; females, 23 inches at the shoulders,
75 pounds. However, size consideration should not outweigh that of type,
proportion, movement and other functional attributes. When dogs are judged equal
in type, proportion, movement, the dog nearest the desirable freighting size is to
be preferred. The depth of chest is approximately one half the height of the dog at
the shoulders, the deepest point being just behind the forelegs. The length of the
body from point of shoulder to the rear point of pelvis is longer than the height of
the body from ground to top of the withers. The body carries no excess weight, and
bone is in proportion to size.
HEAD
The head is broad and deep, not coarse or clumsy, but in proportion to the size of
the dog. The expression is soft and indicates an affectionate disposition. The eyes
are obliquely placed in the skull. Eyes are brown, almond shaped and of medium
size. Dark eyes are preferred. Blue Eyes are a Disqualifying Fault. The ears are
triangular in shape and slightly rounded at the tips. They are set wide apart on the
outside back edges of the skull on line with the upper corner of the eye, giving ears
the appearance, when erect, of standing off from the skull. Erect ears point slightly
forward, but when the dog is at work, the ears are sometimes folded against the
skull. High set ears are a fault.
The skull is broad and moderately rounded between the ears, gradually narrowing
and flattening on top as t approaches the eyes, rounding off to cheeks that are
moderately flat. There is a slight furrow between the eyes. The topline of the skull
and the topline of the muzzle show a slight break downward from a straight line as
they join. The muzzle is large and bulky in proportion to the size of the skull,
diminishing slightly in width and depth from junction with the skull to the nose. In
all coat colors, except reds, the nose, lips, and eye rims' pigmentation is black.
Brown is permitted in red dogs. The lighter streaked "snow nose" is acceptable. The
lips are close fitting. The upper and lower jaws are broad and large teeth. The
incisors meet with a scissors grip. Overshot or under shot is a fault.
NECK, TOPLINE, BODY
The neck is strong and moderately arched. The chest is well developed. The body is
compactly built but not short coupled. The back is straight and gently sloping to the
hips. The loins are hard and well muscled. A long loin that may weaken the back is
a fault. The tail is moderately set and follows the line of the spine at the base. The
tail is carried over the back when not working. It is not a snap tail or curled tight
against the back, nor is it short furred like a fox brush. The Malamute tail is well
furred and has the appearance of a waving plume.
FOREQUARTERS
The shoulders are moderately sloping; forelegs heavily boned and muscled, straight
to the pasterns when viewed from the front. Pasterns are short and strong and
slightly sloping when viewed from the side. The feet are of the snowshoe type,
tight and deep, with well-cushioned pads, giving a firm, compact appearance. The
feet are large , toes tight fitting and well arched. There is a protective growth of
hair between the toes. The pads are thick and tough; toenails short and strong.
HINDQUARTERS
The rear legs are broad and heavily muscled through the thighs, stifles moderately
bent, hock joints are moderately bent and well let down. When viewed from the
rear, the legs stand and move true in line with the movement of the front legs, not
too close or too wide. Dewclaws on the rear legs are undesirable and should be
removed shortly after puppies are whelped.
COAT
The Malamute has a thick, coarse guard coat, never long and soft. The undercoat is
dense, from one to two inches in depth, oily and woolly. The coarse guard coat
varies in length as does the undercoat. The coat is relatively short to medium along
the sides of the body, with the length as does the undercoat. The coat is relatively
short to medium along the sides of the body, with the length of the coat increasing
around the shoulders and neck, down the back, over the rump, and in the breeching
and plume. Malamutes usually have a shorter and less dense coat during the
summer months. The Malamute is shown naturally. Trimming is not acceptable
except to provide a clean cut appearance of feet.
COLOR
The usual colors range from light gray through intermediate shadings to black,
sable, and shadings of sable to red. Color combinations are acceptable in
undercoats, points, and trimmings. The only solid color allowable is all white. White
is always the predominant color on underbody, parts of legs, feet, and part of face
markings. A white blaze on the forehead and/or collar or a spot on the mape is
attractive and acceptable. The Malamute is mantled, and broken colors extending
over the body or uneven splashing are undesirable.
GAIT
The gait of the Malamute is steady, balanced, and powerful. He is agile for his size
and build. When viewed from the side, the hindquarters exhibit strong rear drive
that is transmitted through a well-muscled loin to the forequarters. The
forequarters receive the drive from the rear with a smooth reaching stride. When
viewed from the front or from the rear, the legs move true in line, not too cloxe or
too wide. At a fast trot, the feet will converge toward the centerline of the body. A
stilted gait, or any gait that is not completely efficient and tireless, is to be
penalized.
TEMPERAMENT
The Alaskan Malamute is an affectionate, friendly dog, not a "one man" dog. He is a
loyal, devoted companion, playful in invitation, but generally impressive by his
dignity after maturity.
SUMMARY
IMPORTANT: In judging Malamutes, their function as a sled dog for heavy freighting
in the Artic must be given consideration above all else. The degree to which a dog
is penalized should depend upon the extent to which the dog deviates from the
description of the ideal Malamute and the extent to which th particular fault would
actually affect the working ability of the dog. The legs of the Malamute must
indicate unusual strength and tremendous propelling power. Any indication of
unsoundness in legs and feet, front or rear, standing or moving, is to be considered
a serious fault. Faults, under this provision would be splay-footedness, cowhocks,
bad pasterns, straight shoulders, lack of angulation, stilted gait )or any gait that
isn't balanced, strong and steady). ranginess, shallowness, ponderousness,
lightness of bone, and poor overall proportion.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Blue Eyes
Approved April 12, 1994 Effective May 31, 1994
The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, is a powerful and
substantially built dog with a deep chest and strong, well-muscled body. The
Malamute stands well over the pads, and this stance gives the appearance of much
activity and a proud carriage, with head erect and eyes alert showing interest and
curiosity. The head is broad. Ears are triangular and erect when alerted. The
muzzle is bulky, only slight diminishing in width from rood to nose. The muzzle is
not pointed or long, yet not stubby. The coat is thick with a coarse guard coat of
sufficient length to protect a woolly undercoat. Malamutes are of various colors.
Face markings are a distinguishing feature. These consist of a cap over the head,
the face either all white or marked with a bar and/or mask. The tail is well furred,
carried over the back, and has the appearance of a waving plume.
The Malamute must be a heavy boned dog with sound legs, good feet, deep chest
and powerful shoulders, and have all of the other physical attributes necessary for
the efficient performance of his job. The gait must be steady balanced, tireless and
totally efficient. He is not intended as a racing sled dog designed to compete in
speed trials. The Malamute is structured for strength and endurance, and any
characteristic of the individual specimen, including temperament., which interferes
with the accomplishment of this purpose, is to be considered the most serious of
faults.
SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE
There is a natural range in size in the breed. The desirable freighting sizes are
males, 25 inches at the shoulders, 85 pounds; females, 23 inches at the shoulders,
75 pounds. However, size consideration should not outweigh that of type,
proportion, movement and other functional attributes. When dogs are judged equal
in type, proportion, movement, the dog nearest the desirable freighting size is to
be preferred. The depth of chest is approximately one half the height of the dog at
the shoulders, the deepest point being just behind the forelegs. The length of the
body from point of shoulder to the rear point of pelvis is longer than the height of
the body from ground to top of the withers. The body carries no excess weight, and
bone is in proportion to size.
HEAD
The head is broad and deep, not coarse or clumsy, but in proportion to the size of
the dog. The expression is soft and indicates an affectionate disposition. The eyes
are obliquely placed in the skull. Eyes are brown, almond shaped and of medium
size. Dark eyes are preferred. Blue Eyes are a Disqualifying Fault. The ears are
triangular in shape and slightly rounded at the tips. They are set wide apart on the
outside back edges of the skull on line with the upper corner of the eye, giving ears
the appearance, when erect, of standing off from the skull. Erect ears point slightly
forward, but when the dog is at work, the ears are sometimes folded against the
skull. High set ears are a fault.
The skull is broad and moderately rounded between the ears, gradually narrowing
and flattening on top as t approaches the eyes, rounding off to cheeks that are
moderately flat. There is a slight furrow between the eyes. The topline of the skull
and the topline of the muzzle show a slight break downward from a straight line as
they join. The muzzle is large and bulky in proportion to the size of the skull,
diminishing slightly in width and depth from junction with the skull to the nose. In
all coat colors, except reds, the nose, lips, and eye rims' pigmentation is black.
Brown is permitted in red dogs. The lighter streaked "snow nose" is acceptable. The
lips are close fitting. The upper and lower jaws are broad and large teeth. The
incisors meet with a scissors grip. Overshot or under shot is a fault.
NECK, TOPLINE, BODY
The neck is strong and moderately arched. The chest is well developed. The body is
compactly built but not short coupled. The back is straight and gently sloping to the
hips. The loins are hard and well muscled. A long loin that may weaken the back is
a fault. The tail is moderately set and follows the line of the spine at the base. The
tail is carried over the back when not working. It is not a snap tail or curled tight
against the back, nor is it short furred like a fox brush. The Malamute tail is well
furred and has the appearance of a waving plume.
FOREQUARTERS
The shoulders are moderately sloping; forelegs heavily boned and muscled, straight
to the pasterns when viewed from the front. Pasterns are short and strong and
slightly sloping when viewed from the side. The feet are of the snowshoe type,
tight and deep, with well-cushioned pads, giving a firm, compact appearance. The
feet are large , toes tight fitting and well arched. There is a protective growth of
hair between the toes. The pads are thick and tough; toenails short and strong.
HINDQUARTERS
The rear legs are broad and heavily muscled through the thighs, stifles moderately
bent, hock joints are moderately bent and well let down. When viewed from the
rear, the legs stand and move true in line with the movement of the front legs, not
too close or too wide. Dewclaws on the rear legs are undesirable and should be
removed shortly after puppies are whelped.
COAT
The Malamute has a thick, coarse guard coat, never long and soft. The undercoat is
dense, from one to two inches in depth, oily and woolly. The coarse guard coat
varies in length as does the undercoat. The coat is relatively short to medium along
the sides of the body, with the length as does the undercoat. The coat is relatively
short to medium along the sides of the body, with the length of the coat increasing
around the shoulders and neck, down the back, over the rump, and in the breeching
and plume. Malamutes usually have a shorter and less dense coat during the
summer months. The Malamute is shown naturally. Trimming is not acceptable
except to provide a clean cut appearance of feet.
COLOR
The usual colors range from light gray through intermediate shadings to black,
sable, and shadings of sable to red. Color combinations are acceptable in
undercoats, points, and trimmings. The only solid color allowable is all white. White
is always the predominant color on underbody, parts of legs, feet, and part of face
markings. A white blaze on the forehead and/or collar or a spot on the mape is
attractive and acceptable. The Malamute is mantled, and broken colors extending
over the body or uneven splashing are undesirable.
GAIT
The gait of the Malamute is steady, balanced, and powerful. He is agile for his size
and build. When viewed from the side, the hindquarters exhibit strong rear drive
that is transmitted through a well-muscled loin to the forequarters. The
forequarters receive the drive from the rear with a smooth reaching stride. When
viewed from the front or from the rear, the legs move true in line, not too cloxe or
too wide. At a fast trot, the feet will converge toward the centerline of the body. A
stilted gait, or any gait that is not completely efficient and tireless, is to be
penalized.
TEMPERAMENT
The Alaskan Malamute is an affectionate, friendly dog, not a "one man" dog. He is a
loyal, devoted companion, playful in invitation, but generally impressive by his
dignity after maturity.
SUMMARY
IMPORTANT: In judging Malamutes, their function as a sled dog for heavy freighting
in the Artic must be given consideration above all else. The degree to which a dog
is penalized should depend upon the extent to which the dog deviates from the
description of the ideal Malamute and the extent to which th particular fault would
actually affect the working ability of the dog. The legs of the Malamute must
indicate unusual strength and tremendous propelling power. Any indication of
unsoundness in legs and feet, front or rear, standing or moving, is to be considered
a serious fault. Faults, under this provision would be splay-footedness, cowhocks,
bad pasterns, straight shoulders, lack of angulation, stilted gait )or any gait that
isn't balanced, strong and steady). ranginess, shallowness, ponderousness,
lightness of bone, and poor overall proportion.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Blue Eyes
Approved April 12, 1994 Effective May 31, 1994
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
BLACK ALASKAN MALAMUTE
ALASKAN MALAMUTE EYES
WOLF EYES
SIBERIAN HUSKY EYES
ALL WHITE MALAMUTE
EXCELLENT CONFORMATION
EXCELLENT CONFORMATION
MALAMUTE TIDBITS....THIS 'n' THAT
Malamutes are a large breed dog that was bred mainly for pulling freight sleds for a tribe of Inuits
in the late 1800's. The breed gets its name from a distinguished group of Eskimos known as the
"Mahlamuits" that first settled along the shorelines of the Kotzebue Sound. Their very existence
depended on their dogs for hauling food, supplies and necessary provisions for their families.
In the beginning the Malamute with the Inuit was forced due to harsh conditions to hunt polar
bears, moose, wolves, walruses and any other large, fierce predators that attempted to interfere
with their long journeys needed for food. The Malamute had the ability to work as a team in the
killing of these large predators. It is told that the Malamute assisted the Inuit by locating
blow-holes where air-seeking seals were situated. The Malamute can withstand temperatures
dropping below -40 degrees. Recent DNA testing has shown that the Malamute is one of the
oldest breeds of dogs, and genetically distinct from other dog breeds.
The Malamute averages around 23-26 inches in height at the shoulder, and the average weight for
a female is 75-90 lbs. with the male weighing in 90-125 lbs. The MAL stands over his shoulders
and is a well built, compact dog (height to length ratio is slightly longer than tall), with large bulky
bone structure. Its curled tail serves a purpose by keeping the dogs nose and face protected from
the sub zero temperatures when they sleep outdoors in the snow.
Malamutes get along well with their humans, and make good house pets being sure footed in and
around children and furniture (caution they can chew wood furniture). MALS are not big on
barking, but do enjoy "talking" they make a sound that resembles Chewbaccas vocalization from
George Lucas's "Star Wars". George loved his Malamute named Indiana (where he was from) hence
the name for his movie "Indiana Jones". Indiana went everywhere with George, restaurants etc.
George if you read this please send me a picture of Indiana with you...don't wait too long I am
already 64.....
Yes, yes, yes.....here is an old photo of George Lucas and Indiana
aren't they a handsome pair.
Malamutes are a large breed dog that was bred mainly for pulling freight sleds for a tribe of Inuits
in the late 1800's. The breed gets its name from a distinguished group of Eskimos known as the
"Mahlamuits" that first settled along the shorelines of the Kotzebue Sound. Their very existence
depended on their dogs for hauling food, supplies and necessary provisions for their families.
In the beginning the Malamute with the Inuit was forced due to harsh conditions to hunt polar
bears, moose, wolves, walruses and any other large, fierce predators that attempted to interfere
with their long journeys needed for food. The Malamute had the ability to work as a team in the
killing of these large predators. It is told that the Malamute assisted the Inuit by locating
blow-holes where air-seeking seals were situated. The Malamute can withstand temperatures
dropping below -40 degrees. Recent DNA testing has shown that the Malamute is one of the
oldest breeds of dogs, and genetically distinct from other dog breeds.
The Malamute averages around 23-26 inches in height at the shoulder, and the average weight for
a female is 75-90 lbs. with the male weighing in 90-125 lbs. The MAL stands over his shoulders
and is a well built, compact dog (height to length ratio is slightly longer than tall), with large bulky
bone structure. Its curled tail serves a purpose by keeping the dogs nose and face protected from
the sub zero temperatures when they sleep outdoors in the snow.
Malamutes get along well with their humans, and make good house pets being sure footed in and
around children and furniture (caution they can chew wood furniture). MALS are not big on
barking, but do enjoy "talking" they make a sound that resembles Chewbaccas vocalization from
George Lucas's "Star Wars". George loved his Malamute named Indiana (where he was from) hence
the name for his movie "Indiana Jones". Indiana went everywhere with George, restaurants etc.
George if you read this please send me a picture of Indiana with you...don't wait too long I am
already 64.....
Yes, yes, yes.....here is an old photo of George Lucas and Indiana
aren't they a handsome pair.
RED ALASKAN MALAMUTE
WOLF GRAY ALASKAN MALAMUTE
~~~GENERAL INFORMATION~~~
