No breed of dog is for everyone, and not everyone should own dogs. Animal shelters and pounds are over crowded with dogs that were bought by uninformed individuals for all the wrong reasons. The Alaskan Malamute is a large and powerful dog with a thick double coat designed to protect it from even the harshest weather conditions. Colors vary from black and white to various shades of gray, seal, sable and red, all with white legs, underbodies and parts of face markings. The only allowable solid color is white.
Eyes are brown, never blue.
The Malamute is a physically tough breed with enormous strength that can easily knock over a child during play or drag its owner around the neighborhood unless it is properly trained and has learned its own strength. All dogs should be under complete control of their owners at all times, and large dogs especially have to be taught to be gentle during play and that the person on the other end of the leash is in control, not the dog. If you hate to vacuum or have allergies, the Malamute may not be for you. In spite of the Malamute's appearance, it is not a guard dog. This breed has been bred from the beginning to trust people and to work tirelessly for anyone, not just it's owner.