Alaskan Malamute Association of Eastern Pennsylvania
Affiliate Club of the Alaskan Malamute Club of America
All About the Alaskan Malamute
The American Kennel Club defines an Alaskan Malamute as, “An immensely strong, heavy-duty worker of spitz-type, the Alaskan Malamute is an affectionate, loyal, and playful but dignified dog recognizable by his well-furred plumed tail carried over the back, erect ears, and substantial bone.”
Our members' dogs participate in conformation, weight pull, sledding, bikjoring, canicross, scent work, FastCAT, trick dog, rally, obedience, and more! While some may take more dedication and training than others, malamutes can find their way to success in many companion sports and working feats.
As outlined in our standard, a malamute is, "an affectionate, friendly dog, not a “one man” dog. He is a loyal, devoted companion, playful in invitation, but generally impressive by his dignity after maturity." They can have a reputation for stubbornness or laziness, but with time and proper training, there is nothing like building a relationship with an Alaskan Malamute.
Malamutes are bred to pull and love to do so! You may see many competing in weight pull and sledding to channel this energy and hone their working ability.
Malamutes can do it all!
"In judging Malamutes, their function as a sledge dog for heavy freighting in the Arctic must be given consideration above all else."
Malamute Fun Facts
Did you know....
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Malamutes can only have brown eyes
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Malamutes were first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935
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In 1933, malamutes aided in Adm. Richard Byrd's Antarctic expedition
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George Lucas based the Wookie woo off his Malamute Indiana's woo
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Malamutes are named after the Innuit tribe, Mahlemuts.
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Malamutes are members of the Working Group