Yes, and they are quite happy to pull a load while doing so!
Alaskan Malamutes are adorable! If you want to see pics of Alaskan Malamutes, go to www.carriegoodson.com and click on Cloudy at the top and also click on B.J. at the top.
Yes, they are.
Siberian Husky, Malamutes, Alaskan Husky.
Yes, they are.
Alaskan Malamutes are known for attacking (and maybe even eating!) cats, so it's best not to keep them together.
Alaskan Malamute breathe like any other dog.
They weren't bred to herd anything.
Yes, Alaskan malamutes are known for their pull power in bulk and speed.
Siberian Huskeys and Alaskan Malamutes
They weren't bred to herd anything.
Generally no, Alaskan Malamutes are rarely, if ever, used in the Iditarod. This is because Iditarod racers breed their own variety of crossbred dogs that perform better in the endurance-testing race. Purebred Alaskan Malamutes are too heavy and prone to inherited illness to be used, although theoretically they could be used. The more experienced racers use a mixture of Labrador, Lurcher and Husky dogs to pull their sleds.
Mostly Siberian husky but sometimes a whole team of Alaskan malamutes WILL RUN. The faster of the two are the Siberian huskies but the Alaskan malmutes are alot more tougher and dont need alot of booties