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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
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~~~
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
History
Characteristics & Temperment
Care, Training & Housing
Special Medical Problems
References
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Frequently Asked Questions
History
Characteristics & Temperment
Care, Training & Housing
Special Medical Problems
References
+Books, Periodicals
+Online Resources
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