My malamute heels almost perfectly, to the point that I literally haven’t had her on her leash in more than half a year (and she goes everywhere with me), invest in proper training and pulling shouldn’t be a problem.
I own a malamute and when everyone comes up to me and says "Awww is that a husky?!" I go and find the nearest husky owner and say "Aww thats such a cute Malamute!"
@ww ww not exactly. Mixed race dogs are generally healthier than purebreds. Also - purebred are made through selective breeding inside pretty small genetic pool anyway so yeah, sometimes there's inbred involved as well (and that's when health problems start to surface rapidly). Now breeders even take genetic tests to rule out dogs with bad genes totally. So even more selective breeding.
Have you ever been told off by a dog? Have you ever been blocked from leaving because you weren't going to take your pooch fishing? Have you ever had a more intelligent conversation with your dog than your drunk friends? If so, you probably had a Malamute. They are incredible. Intelligent, friendly and hysterical. They were just smart enough to get into trouble. Master of picking locks and opening doors. My girl never ran away, never ate out of garbage and never drank from the toilet. However, she would flip the lid of the toilet and leave it open which as some of you know it will get you yelled at by your significant other for leaving the lid up. She would open doors just to open them and pick the lock on the cabinet with the garbage inside. All just because she could. She stayed with me for 15 years until she passed. I have not made any attempts to get another because sometimes there is just no replacing that which have lost.
Mark Spitzer, I know how you feel. I had my girl for 17 years and though she died 25 years ago, I've never had the heart to get another. She was amazing. I have 2 Keeshonds now instead.
I was a teenager when we adopted a 5 years old malamute, i was so surprised by how inteligent this dog was (we already had a german shepherd but it was so different). These dogs are not just dogs, they are so smart, expressive and with a strong personnality, that they become quickly a family member, not just a pet. My malamute was also very protective with us, always getting in front as shield when she felt danger... a hell of a hunter too despite her massive size (she was around 50kg, a natural pack leader that loved showing her strengh by pushing humans in the legs).
Mark Spitzer Yes Mark I’ve been told off by my Malamute and he always gets the last word you would think he’s my wife at least with her I win once in a year.
lol,, try a dingo cross, get a big bark and howl without enough mental stims, will open a door to go outside by themselves but complain until you let them inside
I think I saw one of your videos also. Its good that some of us love these sometimes difficult and highly intelligent dogs. And thank God they love us too. Although very independant mine have also been the most loving dogs I have ever had.
We have a Malamute and she is extremely intelligent, but like others said, can also be stubborn. They know the commands, but pick and choose when they are willing to obey them. One of the most loving dogs I have ever known and wants to be around you ALL THE TIME. They have wonderful character and expressions. If you don't give them plenty of attention and exercise, they can be rather destructive. Just ask our $2000 couch that is now basically duct tape.
Yoshi was a butthole. He loved us all but only listened to me. Why I called him a butthole? He hated baths. We would bathe him and he would find the dirtiest lawn and rub all over it. And come back and shake off on whoever bathed him. You would think why not close the door right? We did. He would then proceed to take the crap out the cat box and drop it into someone's shoe's.
Nice! The vet thinks my mal is a giant Alaskan malamute. Neeko's a good name! My beasts name is Nanook and he's only a grouch when he's eating, or now that I'm brushing him cause he's blowing his coat. I can make 3 more dogs with the amount of hair that comes off him LOL
I know what you mean kiddo, my son is the same age and it's the same for him too. I'm sure your parents are the Alphas, but she'll probably realize that your the boss too! LOL. Good luck with her!
I love how huskies have such intensely expressive faces. Also, lol'd at "quiet at home." Both breeds are very vocal. They might not bark a lot but they "talk" all the time.
My female talks and argues. Makes me smile and laugh. Both dogs love affection and sleep on the floor next to my side of the bed at night as if they are protecting me. I truly love my Malamutes.
I’m fostering a near 4 year old boy that’s said to be a Husky but he’s not vocal at all unless playing, he may do some moans and groans but nothing of the typical of the breed. I’m here to see if perhaps the shelter mistook him for a malamute but I’m still unsure! Also, he is brown and off white, not stark contrast of colors but intense glaciery blue eyes. Lastly, he is more interested in wanting to sneak and lunge at the many stray cats/kittens we are currently surrounded by, basically they’re squirrels to him!
I have a malamute, wolf mix. She is the best canine I have ever had. She was easy to train, and seems to understand most of what I say to her. She's my companion, my protector and my hiking buddy. I always feel safe with her. I have never experienced a more intelligent animal then her. 💖🐺
Having had a Siberian Husky, I can say from experience that hot climates are definitely, absolutely NOT for Siberians! They are very friendly dogs, but are loyal to one person for the most part. They make terrible guard dogs and would likely try to befriend a burglar rather than chase him away. They are loyal and true friends and make a great pet if you are the right type of person for a Husky. They need lots of exercise, and if you don't have a large fenced in yard, they must be walked frequently. The must be kept on lead when walking them. They are very curious dogs and always want to see what's around the next corner. They will literally run until they don't know their way back. They are very social pack oriented dogs and don't like being alone. If left alone inside the house, they can be destructive, and also tend to howl. They can be more difficult to housebreak than most breeds. If you are willing and able to work with these traits, a Siberian Husky can prove one of the friendliest, most affectionate dogs you can have. They truly make great pets and family members. My Siberian Husky Lupi was the best friend and companion I have ever had, and I miss him dearly.
I reiterate, this video is completely wrong about Siberian Huskies and hot climates. The Husky has a very thick double fur coat and was bread for cold weather. These dogs would suffer greatly in hot climates and would have to be kept in air conditioned buildings. If you live in a hot climate, please choose a different breed.
Wrong. I breed Malamutes (they have a thicker coat than Huskies) here in Australia. The fur insulates both ways and being a Vet myself I know for sure the signs of heat stroke in dogs. None of my dogs have gotten heatstroke. I have even gone as far as temperature readings outside on the dogs during a hot day of 37 degrees Celsius and their fur and internal temps were the same as inside an air conditioned room that was 16 degrees. So to everybody don't worry about hot climates for these dogs they will be absolutely fine. From the guy who owns a pack of 12 Malamutes and 2 huskies in a tropical climate.
Carla Rae Have a husky and your description of their behavior is spot on. Super friendly, super curious, and for god sake be careful and make sure you’re in somewhere fenced off if you’re brave enough to let them off leash lol.
We lost our husky in January to cancer, but she left many happy memories. Our joke was that she would befriend a burglar unless he broke into the house dressed as a raccoon or squirrel. Those were her mortal enemies. She loved people. She loved having howling conversations with us. I miss her terribly.
Please don't tell people that Malamutes are known for their obedience. Nothing could be further from the truth, and there's a very good reason that most breeders practically interrogate prospective owners before they'll ever hand over one of their puppies. Hell, some of em won't even sell you a puppy unless you already have experience with one of the smaller northern breeds. It's true that they're extremely intelligent and learn new commands within a couple tries, but don't mistake that for obedience, because it's for that same reason that they bore easily, are constantly pushing boundaries, and only listen when they feel like it. You have to realize that Mals have been around for thousands of years, and they've only been kept as pets (in the way we think of pets) for just over a century. Before the klondike gold rush they were isolated with Inuit communities that used them exclusively as working dogs for so long that in many ways living with a Malamute is more like living with a wild animal, than living with your average dog. They have a nasty prey drive that can rear its head around anything smaller than they are (including children they haven't been raised with), they're notorious for attacking other dogs without warning, they need several hours of daily exercise or they become destructive, most are lifelong diggers, and thanks to being bred to thrive in some of the harshest weather on earth you won't find a more stubborn hardheaded dog. It's true that they typically love people and are very affectionate, but that alone doesn't make them a good choice for most households, and sugarcoating things isn't fair to the animal, because they're very pack oriented and don't do well being re-homed. To put it in perspective; I also have experience with mid - high content wolfdogs, and I've always found the wolfdogs to be more manageable than the Mals. Because where wolves tend to be shy, skittish, and submissive; Mals are absolutely fearless, and all too happy to assert themselves to get what they want. On a lighter note; I shake my head every time I see the breed standard for Malamutes. I don't know where they find these dogs that weigh less than 100 lbs. Because in 20 years around the breed, I've encountered 2 or 3 (all females) that actually fit the standard. The rest dwarf the malamutes you see in dog shows. And it's weird that they set it so low because the original malamutes that crossed the land bridge during the last ice age, were massive, with skeletal remains suggesting that 200 lb dogs were not uncommon. This is a breed designed to haul large amounts of weight over great distances, and back home they were responsible for keeping bears and wolf packs away from camps where fresh meat was present. The breed standard just doesn't fit with the tasks they were expected to perform. My 14 month old male is already over 130 lbs and is noticeably taller than the 3 year old Saint Bernard he plays with at the park. And he's smaller than my last Mal was.
Thanks for putting things straight here. Watching this video I just kept thinking this is painting the wrong picture for people who don't know the breeds. That's why so many of them end up in shelters. They are not perfect for almost every family! We have a malamute/husky mix girl. She takes after her malamute dad and weighs about 80 pounds. She is stubborn, willful, and has a powerful prey response. We love her immensely, but she is a lot to handle sometimes. People don't always understand when I tell them she's not really a dog. She's been raised with my cattle dog/Aussie sheperd boy, so she follows him when we're out on trails, and he always stays near us. We have a well established pack, but I don't think these dogs are for everyone.
I have a male malamute and everything you said is very very true, only with mine there has only been a few times we have came across the instant dislike to the other dog but most of the time he isn't paying any attention and the other dog will just go for him, we have had no dog scraps thow, he was lying down next to us in a pub garden one day and some lady put her baby on the ground to let it crawl past three tables to come say hi to our dog as I stood up to walk the dog away he snapped and snarled at the baby, we were far enough away but that put us in the argument of you should not let children near strangers dogs without asking to her saying my dog should be muzzled, he has never just gone for people he is always just happy to walk past kids and adults but it's with him... don't touch! . He is also very happy to stick his head in an old lady's shopping bag as we walk past, just in case she had food...poor women nearly fell over but found it very funny.
I had an Alaskan Malamute for several years. When my husband's sister passed away, we adopted her malamute, Lady. She was one of the largest of her breed most people have seen. She was beautiful. She was so loving and sweet, but her huge appearance frightened many people at first sight. Standing on all 4's she was about waist high! She didn't bark much at all but howled at loud, piercing noises. She was very afraid of loud banging noises like firecrackers and thunder! She would try to get in the smallest place she could to hide. We had to almost dismantle the deck once to get her out after a scare!! We had fairly large rooms in the house, but she could turn around in the room and knock almost everything off the tables, she was so huge! When she passed away, we missed her very much.
I had a Malamute/timber wolf mix years ago, she had the coloring and facial characteristics of a wolf but the large bone structure and curled tail of a Malamute. She also didn’t bark much but I remember her howling if she heard sirens in the distance. Very sweet and affectionate dog, but she also scared people with her size.
My brother brought home a baby Siberian Husky. Mom named her Angel because she had beautiful blue eyes and perfect markings on her black and white fur that shined and looked and felt like mink. I spent a fortune getting her healed of heart worms because my brother didn't research the breed or properly take care of her. My Mom never believed animals should be in the house but she adored Angel. That little lady grew up on a farm and actually built a beautiful dog house that had a real front porch. She even made flower beds and planted flowers like a real human home. I wasn't living at home any longer and my brother refused to let me take the dog. I told my Mom and brother she could get out of the fenced in yard and I wouldn't speak to them if anything happened to her. She had already clearly mastered jumping an 8 ft high fence and started digging. Everyone who met her thought she was the prettiest dog they'd seen. I went home to visit my Mom and Angel and my Mom broke the news that Angel hopped the fence and went on the next street and was hit by a truck. Mom heard the rukus and drove around the corner and put Angel's body in her car. Mom's about 5'1". She buried Angel next to her beautiful home. I cried like a baby and did not speak to them for over a month. I love dogs and cats but cannot bring myself to ever have a pet because I was too devasted. I am crying while writing this. Mom's 85 now and it's been over 30 years ago. She still remembers. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. ANYONE THINKING OF GETTING A PET, PLEASE RESEARCH THE BREED. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO GIVE THEM PROPER SHELTER, FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, AND LOVE, THEN DON'T GET A PET.
Am so sorry for your loss. Perfectly empathized with you, losing a beloved pet is losing a part of your heart. Still to this day, I cant talk of how my favorite ( amongst all my loved pets ) dog died.
That's awful. I feel for you. My biggest fear with my husky was that he'd get hit by a bus when he escaped my yard because he wasn't afraid of anything. Eventually I learned how to keep him in the yard. Then he died in my arms at 9 years old of a sudden, massive heart attack. That was like losing an appendage I didn't know I had. He was my stark white shadow and him dying took a piece of me with him. Grief is the price we pay for love.
I am a malamute owner, either breed is adaptable to hot climates, and malamutes and huskies are highly stubborn breeds, both affectionate, with strong personalities.
I've heard their intelligence described as "average." I disagree. It takes a high level of intelligence to learn how to "clown" and charm, beguile and manipulate humans the way they do. But they don't perform tricks on cue. They're like cats. They know they don't have to play OUR games. They play THEIR games, and get us to play along.
i have to dissagree that they can survive hot climats doesnt mean they adapt it would mean that their furr would be less thats part of adapting if you see a husky in a warm climat they usually hafe shorter fur then in cold climat not to be negative but it is how it is that they survive in hot country doesnt mean its actual good for them think about wolves and the diffrences between the ones living in normal climat and cold climat they arent a diffrent breed of wolves they just adapted to their climat thats what huskies do as wel malamutes just wont sadly
What i meant was that neither breed is specially adaptable to hotter climates, i have to disagree with people getting huskies and mals in hot climates like south-asia, australia, south of europe, they are polardogs and their purpose is designed in northern areas.
True. Our husky would refuse to follow us on the way home so my mom's strategy was to just say 'screw you' and keep walking. 10 seconds and the dog was back by her side She did the same with us kids. We took much longer xd
I recently dog sat for a 115 lb. Alaskan Malamute and it was completely delightful. All the neighbors asked if it was a husky. Amazing dogs all around. Great video. Thank you.
We love our husky to death. He's amazing and so affectionate. He's a little crazy and hyper at times mostly related to being unable to keep up with his activity level. The guy could run all day if you let him and never get tired.
I got my malamute for free on gumtree at 8 months old. The owner said “they didn’t think it’d get so big and be so hard to handle.” They lived in a tiny townhouse 😒. But their loss is my gain. She’s turning 2 now and is the sweetest dog ever. Less hyperactive than huskies. Also yes mine is pretty easy to train. But she is stubborn so she will CHOOSE if she wants to follow my command 😂
They bought an Alaskan malamute and didn't think it would get so large. There seriously should be an intelligence test to own a dog. So many people buy dogs on a whim with no research or thought, hence why so many get given away.
Malamutes are easy to train?! Really?... Mals are incredibly intelligent and stubborn, they have a mind of their own. Saying they're easy to train isn't exactly accurate. My mally man is a testament to the infamous stubbornness
Ok its true they are incredibly intelligent and stubborn but with the right owner you can train them easier than any other dog, one of my mals, was a female named Zanna, and she didn't budge when my mom tried to train her, but my dad did, he worked with her for over a week and at the end she could do many tricks and if you put the best dog treat in the world right in front of her nose, and said stay, she would sit there even if you left and came back out 5 minutes later. I once asked my dad how he did it and he said you just gotta be as hardheaded/stubborn and patient as they are, and show the you are the alpha, and then they are easier than collies to train
I have a lab malamute mix, and I can testify to the stubbornness. They definitely pick and choose when they want to obey. But an amazing dog none the less.
I had a malamute for 13 years. He died from cancer. He was the best dog ever. Smart, loyal and friendly )most of the time). There was a special connection between him and I, and even thought he loved my brother and my father, he had very clear that I was his owner. He never leaved my side, and its true, he was the one that walked me.
Adrijana Radosevic My Husky is a running fiend. When I go hunting and doing outdoors activities he is right there running his ass off. He wakes me up every morning when my alarm goes off. He is either on or off like a light switch. Spends most of the time on FULL THROTTLE. I have to keep him busy.
Mals are awesome , I have been owned by one for over 30 years, but they are a bit stubborn and very independent, so the claim in this video that they are easy to train is a bit misleading. They are extremely intelligent, but have "selective hearing, " especially when distracted by anything they deem as potential prey!
I grew up in Northern Montana and had both breeds throughout the years. Both are extremely intelligent and devoted. If you decide on the Malamute expect to give it a lot of attention. They love to get hands on attention and need your time more than the Husky. If you are a busy person and only want a dog for occasional playtime then take the Husky. They don't need as much attention and can go a couple of days without a lot of play time. I've had some Malamutes that taught me what they need from you. One example is I had one particlular Malamute come to me, put his whole mouth on my hand then very gently tug me toward the door. He was telling me he had to GO. The other dogs I had at that same time learned that from him. Soon all had learned they could get me to let them outside for their duty. It was funny to try and ignore their tugs and soon they would very softly whimper but never be rougher. They are keenly aware of their grip on a human and I never had one bite down and cause any pain whatsoever. The Husky is also as gently and can learn like nobodies business. Both Breeds are adaptive to their surroundings but I would not keep one in a warm climate. They claim they can learn to live in warm climate but they just don't seem to have much energy and wear out quicker in the warm weather. They definitely do better in the higher elevations and cooler climates. All love to play in the snow and usually do a dive burying their heads and then roll their body. It is hilarious to watch. Please just love which ever breed you decide on. They both deserve to be loved back as they will love you with all they have.
So, do huskies have a lesser pack sense? I'm trying to find the true key differences between the two but so many people say so many different things. How can Malamutes be friendlier and affectionate while they maintain their stubborn and aloof personalities? It seems like they're equally as friendly and affectionate as Huskies. It seems also like the main difference is that Huskies need WAAAAAAAAAAAAY more exercise than Mals, is this true? I grew up with a Huskie/Whippet cross with heterochromea named Meesha, and she helped us kids learn how to walk as we would grab her fur and pull on her to stand up, and she would let us do it because she knew we were her pack. But I can definitely attest to the running away characteristic, she loved to run more than anything, and would find a way out of the backyard and run blocks away on multiple occasions. We would always have to go find her, either in the neighborhood or at the pound sometimes. It's hard to remember because I'm 20 now and she died when I was 12, but I loved her and have always adored huskies because of her. I really want a puppy soon, and I want it to be big and playful and affectionate, while also being very loyal, noble, and obedient. I'm leaning towards Malamutes because of how "affectionate" they seem, but I'm biased towards Huskies. I also really entertain the thought of getting a Border Collie or a German Shepherd because of how great they are too XD
Malamute CAN adapt to warmer climates especially the SW North American dryer territories. In fact, in the heat of the summer ours will lay outside in the shaded patio in 100+ temperatures over being inside where we keep it 73 degrees...
My huskies is very loud 😂. I tried to coach him to sing but I failed, because my voice is terrible, all he did he copied me but in the end, he didn't follow my instructions. 😂
Well I'd say it depends..all I can say is if for whatever reason they get lost or run until out of sight stay exactly there where they left you. Stay there and wait until they come back even if it takes the whole night. The great majority will come back to the place where they left the human.
I agree, my Malamute (Blizzard) was the runt and is rather small in comparison to most and he's 90 lbs. His dad was about 150 lbs. My dad's family use to own sibling Malamutes and the smallest female was Blizzard's size and all of the males were 150-180 lbs.
My malamute is the most personality filled dog we’ve ever had. He’s nearly 100 lbs and considers himself as a lap dog. He always has to have the last word (literally everything you tell him is followed by a “woo woooo”). He’s amazing with the kids. Although he’s too loving and trusting to be a good guard dog, he’s very protective of our children if he feels they’re threatened.
Not my husky. She rarely makes noise. She'll softly whine if I leave her alone for 2 seconds or bark excited if she sees somebody she knows, but 99% of the time she is quiet. She doesn't even howl anymore. My neighbors dogs bark a lot, my dog looks at 'em like "what's your problem?"
From ancient Asians. for example like Chukchi people of the arctic's !!! originally same as 🇰🇷Koreans or original Americans like Hopi people and others... our 🇺🇸forefathers !!!!!
I have a malamute her name is teya normally the boys grow bigger than the girls but my dog I'd actually a lot bigger than most boys so I'm guessing she takes after her dad😄
I had a malamute growing up in the Phoenix area. She actually loved the heat of the summer and would often sunbath in the 120° heat and didn't want to come in. We always let her come in when it was hot, but she loved it outside. We also had a kiddie pool for her to go into, but she often liked to roast in the sun. She lived a good, long healthy life. I miss my malamute
More people need to see this video! Alaskan Malamutes are incredibly loyal and once they bond to you you have a big furry shadow for the rest of their lives. I have one and she is incredibly loving and follows me everywhere.
An Alaskan huskey is its own breed usually a mix of differnt breeds i think they use sight hounds and husky but i cant say for sure since its not akc recognized
llnightmaresll I think they are the same breed, except some people call Alaskan Malamute, “Alaskan Husky” because they look similar to the Siberian Husky
Most malamutes are 105LBS or more at a health weight. If your malamute is 80LBS i think its probably malnourished. Also he got the date wrong for when the Inuit people first raised them. The breed has a much older history with them then he says, older then Christianity.
The thing about American Eskimo's is they have 3 sizes. We had a female who got up to 42lbs at one point, she lived to be 14. Had her before I got my Siberian Husky.
Can an Alaskan Malamute survive in a state such as Connecticut? I know they prefer colder climates, but Connecticut isn’t really a hot/warm state if this year has had anything to say about that.
Yes it's fine, from what i checked in connecticute, the average high is 88°f; where i live in France, it's a little warmer and our malamute died of old age. If it's really too hot, just make sure your home is not a leaving hell in the afternoon and make the dog exercice in the morning or later in the day when the temperature fall, so he won't be frustrated by a quiet afternoon (this dogs like exercices, especialy when they are young).
I live in Central California. Temps get to 100+. We have shade (Willow tree and Maple) in back yard, have a doggy pool, and I let ours in the house when it gets too hot. I spoil him with an popsicle everyday. We add Ice cubes to his drinking water, I don't exercise him during the day in summer months.
Our Husky fits the description on point. She is being trained as support for me as she has shown to stop me walking if my heart gets out of rhythm. We did not get her for that as we hoped her attitude would be helpful with PTSD, especially Veterans. She is part of our family as other fur babies have been.
We rescued a 2 month old malamute/Aussie mix from a dumpster on Valentine’s day 2018. He’s my giant baby and has shown amazing propensity for emotional support, quickly taking over my older dog’s job. He’s a cuddle monster and follows me everyyyyyywhere. I didn’t set out to have such a big fluff but now I couldn’t live without him!
I have a Husky and he doesn't listen worth a damn. He's very food orientated so if you have a treat in hand he will listen. Other then that buy a GPS locator, damn dogs are related to Houdini LOL. They suck at walking on leash, very curious and will run once off the leash.
My husky is decent at leash walking, I would NEVER take her off leash except in my backyard and I always stay out there with her even though I have a 6 foot wooden fence just to make sure she isn't digging/trying to escape. But yeah, she rarely listens. If on leash she will listen to "drop it" or "leave it" but off leash? Forget it. But ya, 95% of the time if she's bad all I have to do is get a treat and I can get her focus on me lol. Food is their magic wand
We had a beautiful Malamute, until she passed away last year. She did not like to be outside, except to be walked. Put her out and she would be quick to let you know, "I'm an INSIDE dog! I swear I am!" I miss our Malamute rug...
Hands down, the Malamute. They are more loving, friendly and affectionate. They love being around people. They are very inquisitive and want to investigate everything. They are smarter than most breeds. If that isn't enough, they talk to you. The best dog I've had in my life. My Kobuk was with me only a few years but I loved him like I love my children. Only drawback is that you have to brush them every day.
I do want to put one more topic out there. I am a disabled Veteran and in need of a service dog. I have been told that they are difficult to train and wouldn't make a good service animal. I still want another and as a service dog I think that they are perfectly suited to be a service dog.
Thank you for this video I have a Siberian husky and she is very affectionate and loyal but I have to say she is not the easiest dog to train the breed itself is generally very stubborn!! she's also brilliant with children and the thing is with her she actually has dark brown eyes and a bandit mask and beautiful black markings and she has a dark grey body! She's my beautiful fluff baby!! 😊😚
Huskies are very energetic and love people, however they are not a great family pet. Their exercise needs are so tremendous scientists are still trying to figure out how these dogs preserve calories ( so they never get tired even when running long distances). With that said they get bored with family life, and that’s why you see many escape and often times, never come back. This can be troublesome for families when they are contemplating why their dog doesn’t love them. Huskies also do better when they have a larger pack unit, in fact most artic breeds were bred to be sociable so having more than one dog may keep your husky at bay. When it comes to malamutes, everyone tends to get females for obvious reasons. Males suffer from dominance issues, and stubbornness. Both those things can often lead to aggression. Some insurance agencies have also blacklisted this breed and for good reason. Malamutes are a hard breed to own especially if you happen to get a male. However many breeders are doing their best, just like the german sheoherd, many lines were too aggressive for family life so now many different lines have erupted and now some lines of german sheoherds have no herding drives and low protective streaks..... but is it really good to alter a breed? In my opinion my favorite breed is a Samoyed they are friendly like the malamute and enjoy human companionship while their personalities are more on the friendly side like huskies. Huskies are loners( most of my husky owner friends say their huskies would rather be outside 24/7! While my malamute friends claim that their malamutes won’t leave their side!) malamutes are great dogs but some suffer from same sex dog aggression, males usually have dominance and stubbornness issues that need an experienced owner to deal with. All breeds can suffer from issues I’ve also met many mean labs and golden retrievers in my day! But it’s important to know what is more likely to happen with certain breeds than not. I’ve had a couple of dogs that were not my favorite in my life, but I kept them. I think a responsible dog owner doesn’t give up on their dogs. If you are prepared to give your dog what it needs whether it be a bigger yard, more exercise, heavy training and socialization then get whatever breed you desire!!! Just don’t be that person who gives your dog away bc it barks too much and you don’t want to deal with it, or more of the like! I will only give my dogs away if they ever bit me or my children, then they obviously need to go!!! I think having a puppy is always the best especially when having children, you form a closer bond and you have time to really know your dog and it’s characteristics before it turns into a potential weapon that can be used against you! It also gives you time to really train it the way you need it to be, whereas older dogs can be harder to train if they are already used to certain things and have a liking for it ( like barking profoundly at neighbors, or begging at the table for human food). Just my opinion it’s good to know the pros and cons for any breed, and if your a cat person don’t get a dog lol don’t get one bc you want something that other people have, get one if it fits your lifestyle!!! Dogs are amazing, sensitive creatures, don’t be so selfish bc you want to master something yet don’t care to put any effort into conforming this puppy into a respectable companion. Breeds don’t just magically become a well behaved dog! Some breeds are easier than others, that’s why people get purebreds, but ever dog needs taught, loved, and exercised mentally and physically in order to achieve that well behaved dog status. I tend to compare dogs to toddlers, while I compare cats to lazy irresponsible people, bc those types of people can live amongst cats but not dogs. Cats can live by themselves outside with no help from you, all they need is a bowl of water and the litter box changed and cleaned periodically, however dogs are like toddlers!!! They need your constant input and dedication!
I found my first Malamute on Craigslist. Absolutely in love! He refuses to come in the house. He lives in the garage and has a huge backyard that he occasionally does sprints in. He's very affectionate, loves to be involved in anything outside, exercise especially, he talks to us, he's more curious than a cat, he won't attack other dogs unless they bite him, he will eat a cat but he won't eat a tiny dog, he's extremely loyal and loving, stubborn but smart as hell, outrageous, massive, super strong, gorgeous, loves to run with me and he has a personality like no other dog I've met in my life. He is the most playful dog I've ever owned and he is definitely a pack animal and wants to go everywhere with us and be involved in everything we do. Owners need to be able to exercise and give Malamutes lots of attention, they also get bored fast and love digging holes. He helped dig our egress window lol.
I have had both breeds and love them both. I learned quick when they are bored they don't chew one shoe up, they eat all the yard furniture and half the deck in less than a day. They also den. Probably a survival skill in their genetics. They will dig a hole big enough to get their whole body in within an hour. My fences are 4+ feet high and 2-3 feet inside the yards on the dog side on the ground to prevent digging out. They are not watchdogs. In fact a malamute will unlock the door and help a robber move all your stuff to a uhaul. Malamutes also, in my experience, are the most gentle dog I have ever seen with a baby. Mine curl their front feet under their chests and get on the floor to touch a baby with their noses. With proper training they can also be trained to not use their front feet on elderly people, as they can tear their skin with their huge claws. I love huskies and the malamutes. I have never had friendlier pets to people that come to my home. They have all loved and protected their own cats, but with strong prey drive I have seen them kill other small animals that stray through the yard, and still share their food and cuddle with the cats they live with. I have never had a husky that attacked any other animal while they are on a lead. On a leash they are completely obedient as per their training. Mine rarely, some never, barked. They sing a howling evening dog song that seems to satisfy their vocal needs. I love huskies and malamutes. I also went to great lengths to prepare to have them in my home and yard. They are not for everyone and I would urge everyone to consider their needs before getting one. They are social and need your company. If you can commit to your dog they are the best friend you will ever have. Please do not leave them at home alone for more than a single work day.
Having owned 5 Malamutes and 3 Huskies (all AKC) the dogs you show in the initial part of the video are neither..they are "alaskies" crosses between various breeds, yet most successful in races such as the Iditroid. Of 70 plus team finishers three years ago, the first team of "all Huskies" was 15th.
We have a 7 month old Malamute, Luna. She is my idea of a perfect dog. She's smart, obedient, loyal, loving. She has her moments, as do all puppies. But she was extremely easy to train. She can be stubborn, and uses the passive aggressive approach. At 85 pounds, she just lays down, knowing there's no way I can pick her up. She's gentle and loving, and loves to play. I highly recommend malamutes for people that love large dogs and want a family pet.
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Well one thing for sure....both breeds love to talk, sass, howl, and have no problems telling you how they feel or what they want. Families need to consider this, as sweet as these dogs are, before receiving them
I have a Sib Husky name Max. He is for the most part disciplined, due to early training.. But he hates sitting in one spot too long. He becomes jealous & protective only if i greet another dog in his presense. He commands attention! He has never been destructive in my apartmemt (in NYC). He has lots of chew toys, chew ropes, Elk bones, & loves his squeeky toys to keep him well occupied. He likes cartoons too. I customized his commands, so he will not just listen to anyone. Example: Max knows the sit command, but will only comply if i say it. Which i don't. I use a command like "WAIT FOR ME". He will automatically sits & wait for next instructions or my movement. He listens to me & obeys commands very well on leash. When he gets around his friends at the dog run, he shows off!!😅😅lol. But, he loves to play play play! And most people in my community knows him. I am a proud Husky Lover!
Malamutes are 'obedient'.... *snort* Um, yeah... provided you're telling them to pull something, make noise, dig a hole, or shed. Other than that, it's an ongoing negotiation :) Don't get me wrong. I loved the two mallies I had, but 'independent' doesn't even begin to cover it.
