The biggest plus oldest of the Arctic sled canines, the Alaskan Malamute possesses enormous vigor and stamina. He is not intended to race, but rather to carry large loads over long distances. Today, many Malamutes are family pets, but are highly sporty and still capable of enjoying sledding, weight-pulling, back-packing, jogging and swimming with their owners. The Malamute coat is thick and coarse, with a plumed tail carried over the back. The coat typically ranges in color from light gray to black or from sable to red. Face markings, including a cap on the head and a bar/mask on the face are often distinguishing features.
An American breed, the Alaskan Malamute was named after the native Innuit tribe called Mahlemuts, who developed in Alaska. They have always been used as sled dogs for heavy freighting in the Arctic. The breed is cousin to the other Arctic breeds: the Samoyed, the Siberian Husky and the American Eskimo dog.
| Alaskan Malamute Assistance League http://www.malamuterescue.org/amal.html United States national non-profit rescue organization with breed information, list of member rescue groups by state, volunteer and donation information, maintains pedigree database of over 79,000 Malamutes. | |
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| Alaskan Malamute HELP League - Canada http://www.malamuterescue.com/index.html Canada | |
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| Alaskan Malamute Rescue of New England, Inc. http://www.amrone.org/ Non-profit organization for 6 New England states(ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI). Features dogs available for adoption and "breed warning" information. | |
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| Alaskan Malamute Rescue of North Carolina http://www.bdshost.com/amrnc/ A non-profit, all volunteer group that provides shelter, medical attention, and adoption services. Breed information, adoption gallery, puppy buyers guide and reading list for new/prospective owners of the breed. | |
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| Alaskan Malamute Rescue of Southern California http://www.alaskanmalamuterescue.com/ Large category of available dogs, printable adoption application, breed information and links to more information about the breed. | |
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| Chesapeake Area Alaskan Malamute Protection http://www.chaamp.org/ Alaskan Malamute rescue for Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Dogs for adoption and information about Malamutes. | |
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| Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association http://www.iamra.org/ Non-profit organization with available dogs, online adoption application, volunteer opportunities, sponsorship opportunities, breed information, immediate contact information. | |
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| Sleddog Rescue http://www.wayeh.com/sleddogrescue/ Based in Tennessee with information on available dogs, sponsorship, dog food trials. | |
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| Texas Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association http://texalmal.com/tamr/tamr.html Non-profit assistance organization providing breed information, rescue and adoption services for Alaskan Malamutes throughout Texas. | |
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| Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League http://www.wamal.com/ State-wide non-profit organization working with shelters, rescue groups and the public to provide education and support in finding lost and stolen dogs. Includes photos of available dogs and general breed information. | |
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