xr0500 Donating Members 321 Member For: 18y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: Hobart, TAS Posted 09/01/09 04:43 AM Share Posted 09/01/09 04:43 AM Ok so ive been looking for a dog for a while and think that I would like an Alaskan Malamute....Does anyone out there have any experiences with these dogs?Know any breeders?Or own one themselves??I have done extensive research on the breed and they have there good and bad points like any dog and I think the good points outweigh the bad (stubborn and hard to train, just like me.... )So if anyone has anything to say please let me know, cheersReuben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our06t Mmmmm......BOOST Member 3,135 Member For: 17y 7m 28d Gender: Male Location: central coast Posted 09/01/09 04:56 AM Share Posted 09/01/09 04:56 AM I adopted one that was 12mnths old female , buetiful dog only real problem was she was way to loyal sounds funny but was just to protective of me ,Was ok with people but the rottie male we already had was goin to end up hurtin her if she attacked once more for coming near me ,and the moment I got in the car to go anywhere she would howl the house down till I got backEnded up giving her to a mate that had to male one's who keep fighting eachother and she moved in there and settled them down and has been very happy thereI think if you only have one of them they get to attached to youbut still loved it she was a great dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr0500 Donating Members 321 Member For: 18y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: Hobart, TAS Posted 09/01/09 05:26 AM Author Share Posted 09/01/09 05:26 AM Thanks for the reply,I thought they would be over protective, have owned a Chow Chow and she was amazingly loyal and protctive, I like that in a dog, means they are smart. I willhave to be sure to train this dog really well being so big dont want it knocking down people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluute Cant wait to drive it Donating Members 884 Member For: 16y 5m 13d Gender: Male Location: Golden Bay,WA Posted 09/01/09 05:36 AM Share Posted 09/01/09 05:36 AM I love malumutes I would get one in a heart beat if I didnt work away as has been said they can be very protective I have a mate who has owned a couple and she reakons not to get females as they are the worst for it my parents have owned three chows over the years (all females) and we bread them with a few champion dogs and produced a few champions the are awesome family dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicky Go Pies!!! Donating Members 2,852 Member For: 16y 10m 9d Gender: Male Location: Vic Somewhere - Sometimes NSW Posted 09/01/09 05:48 AM Share Posted 09/01/09 05:48 AM Mate, nice dogs, but think Huskys are the GO!hehehe anyways... PM me once you are serious about one, and I can ask mum, she is a champion breeder of Dachshunds but knows a lot of other breeders and might have a litter of Malamute pups!My sister and Uncle are also in the doggie training seen again both have champion dogs, so im sure the old lady would ask them as well... one of them will know of a litter somewhere for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 1m 12d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 09/01/09 07:15 AM Share Posted 09/01/09 07:15 AM Lost my mate just over a year ago...Best dog I've ever had they are almost human in their thinking and know how to play you...Be ready to do a lot of walking or expect a destroyed yard they become bored very quickly when left to there own devices. They are also very vocal and will howl at the drop of a hat so I hope your on good terms with your neighbors.Living in Victoria I will never get another one though, the hot temperatures in this country is just to cruel on the buggers Nook lived inside most of his life and used lie directly under the air con from November till February...Living in Tassie wouldnt be as big of a problem though...Hair EVERYWHERE if you let them inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 21y 10m 25d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 09/01/09 10:51 AM Share Posted 09/01/09 10:51 AM Make sure you do as much research as possible, contact heaps of breeders, you will soon learn who are dedicated, passionate breeders, who will look after you long after the puppy has left the litter, and who are just out to make some $$$$$$.I know with the German Shepherds, they have problems with their rear legs and hip dis-placia (spelling?), not sure if Malamute's are the same, but the shepherds sound a lot like Malamute's, the most god damn loyal dog you'll ever find. And if you are willing to treat them like a member of the family, and not just a thing in the backyard, it will be one of the most rewarding experiences of pet ownership you'll ever have.Let us know how you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr0500 Donating Members 321 Member For: 18y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: Hobart, TAS Posted 09/01/09 11:41 AM Author Share Posted 09/01/09 11:41 AM Thanks for all the replys guys, just got home from work....Dags, Nook looks like he was an absolutely beautiful dog mate, its hard to replace a dog like that, I remember when my Chow died its taken till now to even think about getting another dog (6 years ago) because it feels in some way that you are betraying them, which your not, it just a difficult thing to do.I really want a dog that is going to challenge me and make me exercise more, all my dogs I have treated like they were part of the family, open the door when they want to come in and vise versa when they want to go out, I hate people that dont let the dog interact with and join the family group when they want to and be alone too, you can defiantly tell when a dog is part of the family.Will be keeping everyone posted as to the progress of finding a puppy too......CheersReuben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 1m 12d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 09/01/09 12:07 PM Share Posted 09/01/09 12:07 PM I know with the German Shepherds, they have problems with their rear legs and hip dis-placia (spelling?), not sure if Malamute's are the same,They are Mick this what took Nook, you'll find it in most larger breeds though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomchic Just because it is, doesn't mean it should be..... Lifetime Members 14,092 Member For: 20y 3m 14d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 09/01/09 12:14 PM Share Posted 09/01/09 12:14 PM I have nearly always had Shepherds but my latest Border Collies - very clever dogs, learn faster and train easily also another very active hound who need lots of exercise .MS - Hip Dysplasia orhip displacure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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