ebxmple Member 1,322 Member For: 17y 8d Posted 14/04/09 11:10 AM Share Posted 14/04/09 11:10 AM Hey guys,just wanted to find out what the Alaskan Malamutes are like as a family pet. We are thinking about buying one from a breeder and wanted to find out what they are like with kids etc. We understand they need alot of excersise etc and need to be trained from a pup but anyones experiences are greatly appreciated. Thanks,Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 5m 3d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 14/04/09 11:15 AM Share Posted 14/04/09 11:15 AM I think there was a topic on this a little while ago. Have you tried doing a search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avoturbo Member 13 Member For: 16y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 14/04/09 11:20 AM Share Posted 14/04/09 11:20 AM I had a Malamute they are awesome dogs, very good with and very protective of children, no good as a guard dog however as they don't recognise boundaries. You do need to make sure you are the Alpha Make or Female in the pack or you will likely have issues.Lots of exercise and lots of brushing but a truly awesome dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace blind leading the blind Member 3,657 Member For: 16y 4m 28d Gender: Male Location: Mt Alford, Queensland Posted 14/04/09 11:20 AM Share Posted 14/04/09 11:20 AM dude you will want the highest fences in the world - they dont jump em they just step over them - and I ahve seen a pup chew through 3/8 and 5/8 copper air conditioning pipe - good with kids but can be a bit rough (not on purpose just by sheer size) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 9m 14d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 14/04/09 11:20 AM Share Posted 14/04/09 11:20 AM Click on the related topic at the bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 5m 3d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 14/04/09 11:22 AM Share Posted 14/04/09 11:22 AM Tab... So subtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebxmple Member 1,322 Member For: 17y 8d Posted 14/04/09 11:44 AM Author Share Posted 14/04/09 11:44 AM HAHA,yeah I found that as I did a search after starting a new topic Didnt even think that this would have been asked before. The main things I keep hearing are,training,walking,let them know whos in charge,brushing,bathing,they grow pretty big, they are very smart and they can be destructive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berzerker Donating Members 767 Member For: 17y 1m 18d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 19/04/09 05:48 AM Share Posted 19/04/09 05:48 AM We are minding one for a friend at the moment..I HATE IT.It howls instead of barking which is an awful sound, is SO disobedient, and the amount of fur that this thing leaves behind is ridiculous.It would be the VERY LAST breed of dog I would ever think about owning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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