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. From light grey to shadings of black or from gold through shades of red to liver. Underbody is always white, with white on his legs, feet and mask.