Height: male: 25 in.; female: 23 in. Weight: male: 85 lbs.; female: 75 lbs. Life Span: 10-12 years
The Alaskan Malamute is a powerful, substantially built dog with a deep chest and strong, compact body. He is the oldest of the Arctic dogs, a native to Alaska. Malamutes are family oriented and love to be with people. He makes a wonderful companion and does well which children. He is well suited for colder climates, but he does not like hot, humid weather. An Alaskan Malamute is happiest drawing a sled or a wheeled cart.
