Interesting Facts about ALASKAN MALAMUTES ***

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Alaskan Malamutes
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Alaskan Malamutes, trivia and information about pets, including some useful statistics will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Alaskan Malamutes are as follows:

Fact 1 - Origin of the breed: Alaskan Malamutes originated in Alaska and was originally bred for hunting large game, including polar bears, and sled pulling

Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Alaskan Malamutes: This is an ancient breed of sled dog developed in Alaska as a hunting dog
- The name Malamute means 'Inuit village' and derives from Mahle, an Alaskan name for the Inuit tribe, and mut, meaning village
- They are considered suitable as a family pet
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Alaskan Malamutes range from 75 - 85 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 23 - 25 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Alaskan Malamutes and Nicknames: Canadian Eskimo Dog
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Alaskan Malamutes: The top coat is normally coarse and thick and its undercoat is heavy, soft and thick. The coat comes in a range of colors including light grey, black, gold, red and liver
Fact 7 - Life of Alaskan Malamutes: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Alaskan Malamutes is the Working dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
Fact 10 - Choosing Alaskan Malamutes as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are Alaskan Malamutes suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Alaskan Malamutes are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
- - Gastric Torsion
- - Cataracts
Fact 12 - Alaskan Malamutes were featured in Snow Buddies and Eight Below
Fact 13 - Breeding Alaskan Malamutes for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Alaskan Malamutes

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