Alaskan Malamute Physical Appearance

Considering to adopt an Alaskan Malamute Dog and need to know what is the general appearance of Alaskan Malamute or what are the popular colours of an Alaskan Malamute?

Learn more about the colors, weight and height of Alaskan Malamute Dogs from this page.


Alaskan Malamute Appearance

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Alaskan Malamute Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Alaskan Malamute, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if an Alaskan Malamute would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Alaskan Malamute: The Alaskan Malamute Dog is a large sized dog.

    Height of Alaskan Malamute:
  • Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm)
  • Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)

    • Weight of Alaskan Malamute:
  • Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg)
  • Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)

    The Popular Colours of Alaskan Malamute Dogs

  • Black
  • Gray
  • Red
  • White


Alaskan Malamute Appearance

Alaskan Malamute Information

The Alaskan malamute is a powerfully built dog of Nordic breed type, developed to haul heavy loads rather than race. It is slightly longer than it is tall. It is heavy-boned and compact, designed for strength and endurance. Its gait is steady, balanced and tireless. Its coat is thick and double, with a coarse outer coat and dense, wooly, oily undercoat, providing the ultimate in insulation. Although its eyes have a "wolf-like" appearance, its expression is soft.

The Alaskan malamute is powerful, independent, strong-willed and fun-loving. Its idea of great fun is to pull a sled or cart, but it also loves to run and roam. It is family-oriented, and as long as it is given daily exercise, it is well-mannered in the home. Without proper exercise, it can become frustrated and destructive. It is friendly and sociable toward people, but it may be aggressive toward strange dogs, pets or livestock. Some can be domineering. It tends to dig and howl.

What to do if you lose your Alaskan Malamute

If your Alaskan Malamute Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Visit the nearby vets to see if anyone has handed in your missing pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Alaskan Malamute

If you find a Alaskan Malamute Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your area.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.




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