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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Alaskan MalamuteLarge
- Typical adult height
- Alaskan Malamute58–64 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Alaskan Malamute34–39 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Alaskan Malamutefrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Alaskan MalamuteVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- Alaskan MalamuteVery lively
- Grooming
- Alaskan MalamuteDaily
- Shedding
- Alaskan MalamuteTends to shed a lot
- Barking
- Alaskan MalamuteCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Alaskan MalamuteUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- Alaskan MalamuteA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Alaskan MalamuteUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Alaskan MalamuteBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- Alaskan MalamuteUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Alaskan MalamuteVaries with the individual dog
- Cats and small pets
- Alaskan MalamuteOften has a strong instinct to chase small animals
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.