- Native to the Arctic regions, this historic sled dog is not only a hard worker, but also a loving and devoted companion.
- The Alaskan Malamute gets its name from the Mahlemut tribe, an Inuit people of northwest Alaska.
- These dogs were bred to pull heavy sleds over long distances, carrying goods through difficult terrain and extreme weather conditions.
- Their strength, endurance and ability to work as a team made them indispensable companions for the Inuit.
- The Alaskan Malamute is a large, robust and muscular dog. They have a thick double coat, with a dense, woolly undercoat and a coarser, weather-resistant outer coat.