Alaskan Malamute
Northern sled puller
A large, powerful sled dog bred for hauling heavy loads in Arctic conditions.
Malamutes have thick double coats, erect ears, and a plumed tail that curves over the back.
They resemble wolves and are often confused with Siberian Huskies, though Malamutes are larger and built for strength rather than speed.
Our Malamute loves the snow but suffers in summer heat.
Dog-sled transportation sport
- IditarodAlaskan sled dog race
- dog teamHarnessed canines pulling sleds
- lead dogForemost sled puller
- musherDogsled operator
harness · towline · gee · haw · freight · hauling · pulling · sled dog
Wedge-headed northern breed
- purebredOf single breed ancestry
- pedigreeRecord of descent
- AKCCanine breed registry
- kennelEnclosure for hounds
breeder · canine · double coat · thick fur · erect ears · brown eyes · large breed · working group
Firm in allegiance
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- playfulInclined toward fun
- independentFree from external control
stubborn · dignified · gentle · sociable · family dog · good-natured · patient · protective
Having great strength
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- robustStrong and durable
strong · large · substantial · well-built · compact · endurance · stamina · dense coat
mushing
Dog-sled transportation sport
musher · harness · towline · gee · haw · freight · hauling · pulling · sled dog · working dog
spitz
Wedge-headed northern breed
kennel · breeder · canine · double coat · thick fur · erect ears · brown eyes · large breed · working group · breed standard
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- playfulInclined toward fun
independent · stubborn · dignified · gentle · sociable · family dog · good-natured · patient · protective · intelligent
powerful
Having great strength
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- athleticPhysically strong and active
robust · strong · large · substantial · well-built · compact · endurance · stamina · dense coat · weatherproof
tundra
Frigid treeless biome
polar · blizzard · permafrost · frostbite · aurora · Inuit · cold-weather · northern · subarctic · winter
- dog breedsborder collie, bulldog, Australian Shepherd, Aussie, corgi
- large dogsmastiff, bullmastiff, Great Dane, Saint Bernard, Newfoundland
- working dogspolice dog, guide dog, K9, herding dog, sniffer dogs
- Spitz DogsAkita, Keeshond, Pomeranian, Shiba Inu, Siberian Husky
- American BreedsAmerican Bulldog, Rhode Island Red
- heritage breedsHerdwick sheep, longhorn, Galloway, Highland cattle, Highland
Alaskan MalamuteChihuahua
Northern Mexican state and capital
Yorkshire Terrier · Pomeranian · Maltese · teacup dog · Italian Greyhound