ALASKAN MALHEMUT

This native breed of the arctic areas, created by the mahlemut nomad tribe, and one of the oldest in sled pulling, acknowledged as one of the most resistant for its natural selection in very extreme weather conditions. The Alaskan Malhamut has a recent history of strenuous work at the service of man. During World War II, this breed was used as sled animals and wounded rescue. It was also essential in the two most important expeditions to Antarctica, under the command of the American explorer Richard Evelyn Bird.

Despite its splendid character, it cannot share a kennel with other males due to its marked pack instinct, which would lead it to be aggressive to establish its leadership.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the ALASKAN MALHEMUT
Its appearance is very similar to the wolves, because of its compact and powerful body, deep chest and solid muscles. The ideal size, set by its standard, responds to a height of 65.5 cm and a weigh of 38 kg, that in the case of the females it is a little shorter. The head is wide, with triangular shaped dog, which the dog keeps erect, a wide and large muzzle with a black nose, except for the red fur animals in which it is brown; the eyes are almond shaped and oblique. The fur is abundant and thick, with a greasy and woolly structure, and a length that depends a lot in the time of the year, but always medium sized. Almost all shades of gray, black, hazelnut and red are the colors allowed in their most diverse intensities.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the ALASKAN MALHEMUT
Being it clans breed, which traditionally socializes with a large group of people, does not distinguish a sole owner, as it happens with many other breeds, this is why it devotes its affection and attention to all the family’s members equally. It considers every person its friend and enjoys their company, being especially affectionate to children. It is a mature and prudent, loyal, noble and generous, incapable of holding a grudge. It is very easy to educate and its adaptation offers no complications, although it is not appropriate for a city life.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a ALASKAN MALHEMUT
The malhemut is very clean, it is not rare to see it lick its fur as the cats do in order to clean themselves, which is why it doesn’t require great care in its grooming, except for periodical brushings, more frequently during the shedding time. It has quite a sweet tooth, which makes us watch its diet and not feed it more than necessary. Exercise is essential, for which it is advised that it lives outdoors.