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Purebred Alaskan dog is one of the oldest sled dogs. This dog has a well-balanced physique, tenacious spirit and endurance. Its name originates from the Malamutes living in western Alaska and is used to hunt polar bears, wolves and other animals, and to guard reindeer. ^[1]

The Alaskan Malamute is also known as the Alaskan Malamute, Malamute Sled, and Alaskan Malamute. ^[2]

Purebred Alaskan Terrier Standard Appearance

The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest polar sled dog breeds.

Strong and strong, deep and strong chest, muscular.

The head is wide and the eyes are as small as almonds, with raised ears and pointed mouth; the neck is thick and strong, the chest is deep and the back is straight, the forelegs are upright and the hind legs are strong; Has the characteristics typical of northern dogs. ^[4]

Important ratio: Chest depth is about half of shoulder height, the deepest point is behind the forelimbs. The length of the body (the distance from the shoulder of the horse to the highest point of the pelvis) is slightly greater than the height of the shoulders. ^[5]

Characteristics of Purebred Alaskan Dog Breeds

The Alaskan Malamute is a loyal and dedicated companion dog that becomes dignified and noble as an adult.

head

The head is wide and deep, not rough and awkward, and is proportional to the body. The expression is soft and cute.

Eye: Tilt position. Brown eyes, almond-shaped, medium size. Blue eyes are disqualified.

Skull: Wide and slightly raised, the top narrows and flattens towards the eyes, and the cheeks are round. The stop is shallow.

Nose: Mostly black. The nose of a red coat can be brown. A "snow nose" with light-colored stripes is considered acceptable.

Muzzle: Long and large, in harmony with the proportions of the skull. Lips: tightly closed.

Tooth / Jaw: Wide and large. Scissor bite. The maxillary or inferior processes are defects.

Cheeks: relatively flat.

Ears: Medium in size, triangular in shape and slightly rounded at the tips. The ears are located on the back of the head, with a large gap, which is in line with the upper corner of the eye. When you are alert, your ears will stand up, and when you stand up, your ears will be slightly forward. At work, you sometimes hang down and stick to your skull. A high position is a defect.

Neck, topline, body

Neck: Strong and slightly curved.

Body: compact but not short. The body should not be overweight and the bones should be the right size.

Back: Straight and slightly inclined towards the hips.

Waist: Hard and muscular. A long waist makes the back look weak, so it is a defect.

Chest: Well developed.

tail

At the end of the spine. Tucked behind when not working, the tail is rich in coat, like wavy feathers.

Limbs

Forequarters: The forelegs are heavy and muscular, and the gums are straight when viewed from the front.

Shoulder: Moderately inclined Wrist: Short and strong, slightly inclined when viewed from the side.

Hindquarters: The hind legs are wide and the muscles are very developed. When viewed from behind, the legs stand and move in the same straight line as the front legs, not too close or too far away. There should be no dewclaws on the hind legs, which should be removed after the baby is born.

Hind knee joint: Moderate tilt.

Hock: Moderately tilted and naturally downward.

Feet: Snowshoe type, tight and deep, good foot pads, firm and compact appearance. Big feet, tight toes and arched. Protective hair between toes. The pads are thick and thick; the toenails are short and strong.

gait

Gait is stable, stable and powerful. Seen from the side, the hindquarters are powerfully driven and transmitted to the forequarters through the muscular waist. When viewed from the front or back, the legs are always straight, not leaning too close or too far. The gait is unnatural or inefficient, and it is easy to get tired, which is a defect.

Coat

The protective coat is dense, thick, and neither long nor soft. The lower coat is thick, oily and wooly. The outer coat changes with the lower coat. The coat on both sides of the body is shorter, and the hair on the shoulders and neck, under the back, upper hips, and tail is relatively long. Coat usually becomes short and thin in summer. The coat must be natural and cannot be repaired, but the feet can be trimmed.

Coat color

Usually light gray to black and varying degrees of red. The color of the lower coat, tip and joint can be mixed. Only one solid white is acceptable. White is usually the main color of the lower part of the body, part of the legs, feet, and face. White spots on the top of the head and neck, or spots on the neck are also acceptable. Non-continuous coat color or uneven spots are defects.

The breed size has a natural range. Shoulder height is 58.4-63.5 cm and weight is 34-38.5 kg. ^[4]