History

One of the oldest sled dogs. Strong and strong, it belongs to the sharp-mouthed dog breed. This dog is stronger than the Siberian Husky. It can not only carry heavy objects, but also walk extremely long distances with heavy objects. The Alaskan Malamute takes its name from the Malamute tribe of Alaska. Records of this dog can be found in the records of the first North American immigrants. This dog is a well-proportioned physique and a dog breed with tenacious spirit and endurance. In the days of using sleds, the Malamutes already have this strong and capable dog that can travel in the arctic snow, which is the envy of other tribes. In the early days of Alaska's development, the Alaskan Malamute was almost extinct because of interbreeding with imported dog breeds. In 1926, the United States adopted the protection of pure blood.

Alaskan Malamutes must have strong bones, healthy legs, good claws, deep chests, strong shoulders, and other body tissues that are equally strong to do their job. The gait must be firm, harmonious and very efficient. They are not just used to compare sled speed, Alaskan Malamutes should have sufficient strength and stamina, any dog with characteristics that prevent it from getting the job done, such as a quick temper, etc., is considered a major flaw .

Origin

United States

English Name: Alaskan Malamute

Hair Length: Long Hair

Function: Sled Dog

Lifespan : 12-15 years

Character

This dog is faithful and capable. An excellent guard and working dog, and an affectionate family dog, this dog loves outdoor sports.

Very friendly, a "friend dog", not a "loner dog". It is a loyal, affectionate companion, but generally comes across as noble and mature. Compared with other dog breeds, the Alaskan Malamute is relatively less disciplined and more free-spirited.

Basic Appearance: One of the oldest polar sled dog breeds, the Alaskan Malamute is a strong, muscular dog with a deep, strong chest and well-muscled muscles. The Eskimo dog has a good posture above the foot pads, which makes its appearance more lively. The head is high and the eyes are bright, showing its strong curiosity and interest. Head wide. The ears are triangular and erect when alert. The muzzle is large, tapering from the base to the nose. The muzzle is not pointed or long, nor is it dull. The coat is thick, the outer coat is long and thick, and has a protective effect on the curled coat below. Huskies come in a variety of colors. A distinctive feature is the markings on its face, which include a cap on the head and an all-white or striped face. The tail is well-coated, raised over the back, and has a wavy plumage appearance. The husky should have heavy bones, strong legs, good feet, a deep chest, strong shoulders, and all other physical characteristics necessary for its work. Its gait should be stable, coordinated, not fatigued, and efficient. The husky was not originally a sled dog for speed competition, but its physique has advantages in endurance and strength, and if any one of the characteristics it possesses is detrimental to its characteristics in this respect, then this characteristic will be eliminated. considered one of the most serious flaws.

Important proportions:

The depth of the chest is approximately half of its height (from the ground to the shoulders), with the deepest point behind the front legs. The length of the body from the shoulders to the tip of the rump is longer than the height from the ground to the withers.

Behavior/Temperament: A lovable, friendly dog, the Alaskan Malamute is not a "personal" dog, but a loyal, dedicated companion dog, often dignified as he matures.

The head is broad and deep, not rough or clumsy, in proportion to the size of the dog. The expression is gentle and cute.

Skull: Broad, well rounded between the ears, tapering and flattening at the top toward the eyes, rounded cheeks. The eyes are slightly wrinkled. The top line of the skull and the top line of the muzzle break down slightly from the line where they meet.

Stop: shallow.

Face:

Nose: Color can be any coat color except overly red, nose, lips and eyelids are black. The nose of a red dog can be brown. A white nose with stripes is also considered acceptable.

Muzzle: Large, in proportion to the skull, decreasing slightly in width and depth from the junction with the skull toward the nose.

Lips: tight.

Tooth/jaw: wide, large. Incisors bite into scissors. The maxillary or inferior maxillary process is a defect.

Cheeks: Moderately flat.

Eyes: Positioned obliquely. Eye brown, almond shaped, medium size. Blue eyes are disqualified.

Ears: Medium in size, but in proportion to the head. The ears are triangular with slightly rounded tips. The ears are located on the upper part of the skull, with a wide distance and in line with the upper corner of the eye. When alert, the ears prick up. Slightly forward when erect, but sometimes drooping against the skull when the dog is working. Too high a position is a defect.

Neck: Strong and moderately arched.

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

Back: Straight and slightly sloping toward the hips.

Loin: Hard and muscular. A long waist will make the back appear weak, so it is a defect.

Chest: Well developed.

Tail: in place. Raise your back while working. It should not snap off or curl close to the back, and the coat should not be as short as fox fur. The Eskimo's tail is richly furred, like wavy feathers.

Forequarters: The forelegs are heavily boned and muscular, straight when viewed from the front.

Shoulders: Moderately sloping

Bone: Short and strong, slightly sloping when viewed from the side.

Hindquarters: The hindquarters are broad. When viewed from behind, the legs stand and move in line with the front legs, not too close or too far apart. Dewclaws must not be present on the hind legs, and the dewclaws are removed from the pups shortly after birth. The muscles of the legs are very developed. The knee joint is moderately bent. The hocks are moderately curved, naturally downward.

Foot: Snowshoe type, tight and deep, well padded, firm and compact in appearance. Feet large, with tight and arched toes. There are protective hairs between the toes. The pads are thick and thick; the nails are short and strong.

Gait/Movement:

The gait of the Huskies is firm, smooth, and powerful. Its size and physique make it very agile. When viewed from the side, the hindquarters drive powerfully and transmit power to the forequarters through well-developed muscles. The forequarters stretch smoothly from the rear. When viewed from the front or back, the thighs are in line and not too close or too far apart.

Coat: A thick, thick protective coat, neither long nor soft. The undercoat is dense, 1-2 inches deep, oily and woolly. The outer coat, like the undercoat, varies in length. The coat is relatively short to medium length on the sides of the body, and relatively long on the shoulders and neck, under the back, on the upper rump, and on the rump. Huskies usually get short and thin coats in summer. The coat should be natural and cannot be repaired, but the feet may be visibly trimmed.

Color: Usually pale gray to medium black, mink black. The color of the undercoat, tips and joints can be mixed. The only eligible single color is pure white. White is usually the predominant color on the lower part of the body, part of the legs, feet, part of the face. White spots on the crown of the head and/or neck, or spots on the neck are also acceptable. The Huskies appear to be covered with a cape, and the color of the whole body is unequally interrupted or seems to be splashed unevenly.

Size/Weight:

This breed has a natural range. The required shipping size is:

Male: 25" to shoulder - 85 lbs (63.5cm - 38kg)

Female: 23" to shoulder - 75 lbs (58.5 cm - 34 kg)

However, size considerations cannot outweigh type, proportions, movement and other functional qualities. When judging, in the case of the same quality such as type, proportion, movement, etc., the size closest to the requirement is the best.

Abstract: The above points must be considered when judging the function of the husky as a transport sled dog in the Arctic. The degree to which the dog's characteristics differ from the above-mentioned ideal huskies must be considered when penalizing a dog, since any defect in the breed will seriously affect the dog's ability to work. The legs of the Huskies must have strong drive. Any deficiency in the front and rear legs and feet when standing or moving will be considered a serious defect. Defects referred to in this regard are flat feet, corbel hocks, weak bones, straight shoulders, insufficient flexion, stilt-like gait (or any unbalanced, strong, smooth gait), heavy gait, skeletal Light and overall disproportionate.

Defects: Any deviation from the above points is considered a defect, the degree of which is strictly proportional to its grade.

Remove flaws:

Aggressive or overly shy.

Blue eyes.