Due to its gentle nature, the Alaskan Malamute is normally a very good family dog. Most Malamutes eat astoundingly little for their size. An Alaskan Malamute makes an excellent hiking companion. Using a dog pack, a Malamute can easily transport food and water. The Alaskan Malamute is very clean and is almost an odorless dog.
Some owners only bathe their dogs once a year or less.
Alaskan Malamutes are extremely intelligent. Because the Malamute is an arctic dog, it can remain outside in very cold weather. Alaskan Malamutes can work and live in temperatures approaching 70 degrees below zero. Alaskan Malamutes are rather quiet dogs. They generally do not bark at all.