Okay, I'vr tried the wolf, and the Pyrenees questions. I live in Alaska, I need a energetic,loud, protective, big dog that can stand very cold temperatures. Any suggestions?
2006-10-05 09:02:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Malamutes (and Siberian Huskies) aren't protective in the slightest. They were bred to be friendly to everyone!
Most dogs do OK in Alaska (I've lived there for most of my life). No dog should be an exclusive outdoor dog; I'm hoping that you are planning to make this dog a part of your life by bringing it inside; in which case the ability of the dog to withstand cold matters even less. German Shepherds are noted to be protective (mine was) but be sure to purchase one from a good breeder, or else you might wind up with an aggressive or neurotic one. You also might consider a Rotweiller or Belgian Malinois, or Dutch Shepherd (again, make sure you get one from a good breeder).
If you are looking for more of a watchdog (that will sound the alarm but not bite) you might want to look into the Shetland Sheepdog, Collie, or Giant Schnauzer.
Hope this helps!
2006-10-05 14:31:29 · answer #1 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This page on the Alaskan Malamute Club of America's website lists a couple of people you might contact:
http://www.alaskanmalamute.org/amca/Areas/pnw.asp
You can also try the Alaskan Malamute Club of Canada's breeder referral:
http://www.quadrant.net/amcc/BreedersListing/index.html
Doubt you'll find a Malamute in most Alaskan sled dog yards. ;-) Maybe 100 years ago, but not anymore.
More info on the breed:
http://www.alaskanmalamute.org/PublicEd/thinking.asp
Good luck!
ADDED: Call me persnickety, but Susannah H needs to know that the *Siberian* Husky (the breed most people mean when they refer to a "husky") is NOT "indigenous" to Alaska. *cough* Sheesh!
2006-10-05 16:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by Loki Wolfchild 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an older Malamute female and she is wonderful. I got her from a friend of mine, who got her from a friend, but my point is that i have been typing in Malamute on the net and found tons of places to adopt one for $ for one younger than 7 and $75 for one over that age.
2006-10-05 17:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by SAW3.5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research your breed choice carefully (sounds like you're on the right track) and take all attributes of the breed into consideration. How willing are you to groom and groom and groom? The akc website has a great questionaire on "the breed for you" to match your personality with a breed.
2006-10-05 16:07:45 · answer #4 · answered by tbunny1us 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might want to do some research on any breed your interested in to see if it fits your personality and lifestyle.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com
go to breed reviews and look for "Alaskan Malamutes"
2006-10-05 16:12:02 · answer #5 · answered by wenda w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd google some breeders up your way. i'd also check with the local vet, they would know of a breeder that would have some good dogs for sale.
since you are apparently shopping, have you considered a Newfoundland? they are wonderful teddy bears
2006-10-05 16:07:12 · answer #6 · answered by Ana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malamutes are not known to be loud. What about a Husky? They have lots of energy, bark a lot, and are indiginous to the region.
2006-10-05 16:12:35 · answer #7 · answered by Susannah H 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Look at dog sleedding teams in alaska I am sure you can get one there!
2006-10-05 16:47:06 · answer #8 · answered by donyafs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this rescue:
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/AK32.html
2006-10-05 16:16:10 · answer #9 · answered by SoccerClipCincy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try here http://www.breedersclub.net/html/breeds/alaskanmalamute.htm
2006-10-05 16:13:50 · answer #10 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋