Emma and Boogie 'Helping' mulch the garden. Their help wasn't asked for . . . |
Georgia in the yard You will notice the empty bag of Doritos next to her. It was at one point a full bag sitting on my kitchen counter. |
The Alaskan Malamute is a gorgeous, large dog, classified by the AKC under the Working Group. They were bred for hauling heavy loads in severe cold weather. They are not the fastest sled dog, but they are quite strong. They are good natured but stubborn and not for the average first time dog owner. Malamutes should be raised following an NILIF (Nothing in Life is Free) or Work to Earn or No Free Lunch program. They are a naturally dominant breed that are more than happy to take over your household if not raised correctly, and are not known for how well they get along with other dogs. This is not your typical off leash dog park breed. They can and do get along with other dogs, but rare is the adult malamute that gets along with ALL other dogs. While a primitive breed, there is no wolf in them. Wolves do not make good pets. Traditionally malamutes are an independent dog, as they were counted on to make the correct decisions when pulling sleds. This means malamutes will often times do something not because you asked it to, but because it suits their purpose. While many breeds have the what can I do for you attitude, the malamute's is more, what's in it for me. If they are not given the proper amount of exercise and stimulation, it's amazing how much damage they can do to your couch, your mail, your garden, anything involving wood including antiques, your wardrobe, even the interior of your car. This is not a breed that will be happy with a half hour walk a day, especially when younger. The malamute is th type of dog that you will have to plan out part of your day to give it the exercise and stimulation it needs. Walks many times aren't enough, so many mal owners have picked up jogging, biking with a Springer, or doing more traditional harness work. They do best with people who enjoy being active and outdoors, especially in the cold. For a great explanation of what it means to have a malamute in your life, go here: http://www.kwestmals.com/aboutmals.html |
Bad Puppies!!! Don't let their false expressions of remorse fool you - they're just tired from digging. |
This snowman did have a carrot nose at one point . . .the culprit who ate it is standing next to it. |