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Alaskan Malamute
Massive, powerful sled dog. Friendly to people, often not to other animals.
β Strengths
- Friendly with people
- Hardworking and athletic
- Quiet (more 'woo-woo' than bark)
! Things to consider
- Strong prey drive toward small animals
- Massive shedding twice a year
- Needs serious exercise and cool climate
Trait profile
- Size
- 9
- Energy level
- 8
- Trainability
- 5
- Shedding
- 10
- Barking
- 3
- Friendliness
- 7
- Good with kids
- 7
- Good with other pets
- 4
- Alone tolerance
- 4
- Grooming needs
- 7
- Drool
- 2
- Health robustness
- 6
- Allergy-friendly
- 1
- Longevity
- 5
- Affordability
- 4