Puppies for Sale in north carolina
Browse 50216 Alaskan Malamute puppies for sale near raleigh, north carolina from local breeders. Connect directly with sellers nearby on Puppies.com.
About the Alaskan Malamute
"I love to talk and play the day away!"
As a friendly and affectionate breed, Alaskan Malamutesâ hearts are bigger than their bite. They make great playmates, especially if it involves digging or tug of war. Malamutes are known for being curious, chatty companions, so get ready for a strenuous workout and an engaging dialogue.
Behavior
Alaskan Malamutes love meeting people and making friends. Theyâre smart, have a strong prey drive, and learn quickly. Malamutes are affectionate and loyal but can have a mind of their own, often digging and climbing when they arenât being watched. Puppies are full of energy but mellow out quite a bit as they get older. From an early age, Malamutes are known for howling along with sounds they hear or âtalkingâ to the people and pets around them.
Coat
Malamutes have a double coat of thick, coarse hair on the outside and greasy, dense hair underneath. Theyâre usually pure white or a mix of white and grey, black, red, or sable. Malamutes grow their coat in winter and shed frequently, especially when the weather warms up in spring. Twice a year, they âblowâ their coat completely, so have a good brush and vacuum handy. Other than that, Malamutes are low maintenance and donât need much grooming to stay clean and healthy.
Lifestyle
Alaskan Malamutes usually get along well with kids, especially if the children are older. This breed doesnât make good watchdogs since theyâre so friendly and affectionate, but they seek out companionship and love bonding with their closest people friends. Malamutes donât mind being outdoors, as long as they get enough human attention. When left alone for too long, they tend to dig and destroy things. So big yards and tall, deep fences are a must.
Activity
Aside from their favorite human, exercise is a Malamuteâs best friend. They need at least an hour of hard exercise each day to avoid getting bored and into trouble. Malamutes love running, roaming around, and pulling (especially sleighs and wagons), but walking them on a leash can be challenging because of their size. If they donât get enough activity, they can become depressed and aggressive, so build plenty of exercise into their daily routine.