Alaskan Malamute

A strong and sociable working dog built for endurance.

The Alaskan Malamute is a powerful Arctic breed originally used for hauling heavy loads. Friendly and affectionate, they are pack animals that thrive on companionship and activity.

Quick Facts

SizeLarge
Breed GroupWorking
Lifespan10–12 Years
Exercise NeedsMore than 2 hours per day
TrainabilityMalamutes are intelligent but independent and can be stubborn. Firm, consistent training from a young age is necessary, with a focus on positive reinforcement.
Grooming NeedsHigh
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyMedium
TemperamentAffectionate, playful, and sociable, Malamutes love being around people. They do well in active households and can be mischievous without proper guidance.

Available Alaskan Malamutes

7 dogs available
Kiko, a 4 years old female Alaskan Malamute available for adoption from Greenleaf Animal Rescue in West Yorkshire

Greenleaf Animal Rescue

Kiko

West Yorkshire
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedAlaskan Malamute

Kiko is a 4 year old female Alaskan Shepherd looking for her forever home. She is neutered and micro-chipped. She is fully house-trained. She will sometimes pull on the lead on walks. She barks at other dogs on the lead and is excited to greet them and can be overly playful with smaller dogs when off the lead. She has lived with and has been used to visiting children, but can jump up playfully. She enjoys naps and relaxing in the evening. Please enquire.

Luna, a 9 years old female Alaskan Malamute available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Greater Manchester

Dogs Trust

Luna

Greater Manchester
SexFemale
Age9 years
BreedAlaskan Malamute

Are you right for Luna?Meet Connor and Luna, a wonderful pair of 9 year old Pomeranian x Malamutes looking for a home together. These sweet and affectionate dogs share a close bond, with Connor often taking confidence from Luna when faced with new situations. Luna is a real people-lover who enjoys climbing onto your lap for plenty of fuss and attention, while Connor can be a little more reserved at first but enjoys being close to his favourite people once he has settled. They enjoy polite sniffs and occasional greetings with other dogs.Is Luna right for you?Connor and Luna are looking for a home where any children are of secondary school age and above who can respect their space. Theyd love to be the only dogs living in the home, although they can continue to enjoy social interactions with other dogs on walks. They are unable to live with cats, and any small furries should be kept separate. Their adopters will also need to manage feeding times, as Connor is very food motivated and is known to help himself to Luna's meals if given the chance, so the pair should be fed separately. Together, they are a lovely pair who will bring plenty of companionship and affection to their new home.

Roxy, a Unknown old female Alaskan Malamute available for adoption from Doris Banham Dog Rescue in Nottinghamshire

Doris Banham Dog Rescue

Roxy

Nottinghamshire
SexFemale
AgeUnknown
BreedAlaskan Malamute

ROXY NEEDS SOMEONE TO LOVE - COULD THAT BE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW?Roxy is a ‘big girl Malamute’ – she is good on the lead and likes to talk.Roxy was taken into our care due to some food guarding issues.Roxy requires a strictly adult only ‘Malamute breed savvy’ home (no children).‘Meet and greets’ with other dogs in the potential adopter’s household would need to take place to see if a bond is possible. Several visits to the kennels will be required, to build up a relationship of trust and confidence with Roxy.Roxy has not been cat tested.

Seff, a 10 years old male Alaskan Malamute available for adoption from Cheltenham Animal Shelter in Gloucestershire

Cheltenham Animal Shelter

Seff

Gloucestershire
SexMale
Age10 years
BreedAlaskan Malamute

Meet Seff, a gorgeous 10-year-old Malamute with a gentle nature and the perfect balance of independence and affection. This handsome older boy is looking for a calm home where he can enjoy life at his own pace and be loved for the wonderful dog he is.Seff would thrive in a home with children aged 12+. As he can be reactive around other dogs, he’d like to be the only dog in the home where he can fully relax, but he has previously lived happily with cats and could potentially do so again.Easy-going by nature, Seff enjoys spending time with his people but is equally happy snoozing nearby or doing his own thing. He previously coped well being left for a few hours and travels well in the car, making him a lovely partner for gentle days out.He still enjoys exploring on walks, especially if there are plenty of interesting scents to investigate. As he can be a little stiff in his back legs, a secure garden where he can potter about would be ideal. If you’re looking for a sweet, sociable dog with plenty of love to give, Seff could be the perfect match.