The Alaskan Malamute or Mally, as the fans often call him, is a Nordic Spitz-type dog originating from Alaska, USA. The breed was developed some 2.500 years ago by an ancient Inuit tribe from the northwest coastal region of Alaska. The name of the breed is derived from the old name for these Eskimos – Mahlemuits. These dogs are actually direct descendants of the Arctic wolf, which is quite obvious at first sight. Malamutes were developed primarily for sled travel and transportation in a harsh winter climate, but were also ordinarily used for hunting too. Alaskan Malamute belongs to the Nordic Sledge Dogs group in the class of primitive dogs. These are large and powerful working dogs with huge stamina and even bigger heart. They are almost identical to Siberian Husky. Both of these beautiful breeds are very popular around the world, and they’re often mistaken for each other. Continue Reading →