The Perfect Puppy by Benjamin L. Hart

Author:Benjamin L. Hart
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, azw3, pdf
Tags: Dog Training, http://www.archive.org/details/perfectpuppyhowt00hart, Dog breeds, Dogs
ISBN: 0760723028
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Weight: 85 pounds Height: 26 inches Build: Sturdy Coat: Short, thick;

odorless; no clipping

required Color: Various

Reactivity

Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan Malamute is larger than either the Siberian Husky or the Samoyed, two other similar breeds of sled dogs. As the largest breed of sled dog its level on reactivity traits is, not surprisingly, lower than that of these other two breeds. If you are particularly drawn to large outdoor dogs but need a quiet dog, the Malamute's low ranking on excessive barking and watchdog barking may recommend it to you. However, note its very high ratings on destruc-tiveness and aggression toward other dogs, and consider whether you are prepared to insist upon obedience from this breed. Its ranking on overall trainability traits is the highest among the sled dogs, and its ranking on dominance over owner is only at the seventh decile. Thus, you might expect to be successful with this breed in a consistent obedience program.

The behavioral differences normally expected between males and females certainly appear in the Malamute and other sled dogs. With a female, you can expect to observe less exertion of dominance over the owner and aggression toward other dogs, plus greater acceptance of training. Should you consider a Malamute for a family setting, a female would be easier to incorporate into your home. The Malamute's pronounced tendency toward destructiveness may be reduced somewhat by selecting a female, but don't expect miracles. You might well want to consider inexpensive furniture or provide outside housing for the dog.

If you are thinking of a Malamute, examine also the behavioral profiles of the Siberian Husky and the Samoyed, because the profile differences among these three breeds are surprisingly slight. And if you favor this profile but need a smaller-bodied pet, think of two breeds that provide somewhat similar profile matches, the Dachshund and the Welsh Corgi. Rather than being low on reactivity traits and playfulness, like the Malamute, they rank at least a strong medium. On trainability the Dachshund resembles the low-ranking sled dogs, while the Corgi ranks high. Choosing one of these two breeds can allow you to reduce your pet's body size.

Weight: 85 pounds Height: 25 inches Build: Sturdy Coat: Dense, medium

long; heavy seasonal

shedding Color: Gray to black

with white

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