The average lifespan is 10–14 years with good care, proper diet, regular exercise, and routine vet visits.
Malamutes are intelligent but also independent and stubborn. They respond best to positive reinforcement and consistency, but training requires patience and firm leadership.
Yes, Malamutes have a thick double coat and shed heavily, especially during seasonal “blowouts” twice a year. Regular brushing helps manage the shedding.
Malamutes are a high-energy working breed and need 1–2 hours of vigorous exercise daily, such as running, hiking, or pulling. Without enough activity, they can become destructive.
Malamutes have a strong prey drive and may not do well with smaller animals such as cats or rabbits. They can live with other dogs if socialized properly, but supervision and careful introductions are key.
Yes, Malamutes are very loyal and affectionate with their families. They are friendly, but due to their size and strength, supervision is important around small children.
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Our dogs are trained for harness work using an ATV, kick sleds, and traditional dog sleds. They also enjoy free runs in the forest and mental enrichment.
Visits are not open to the public, but we regularly share updates, training logs, and photos of the dogs on our website and blog.
Snövind Malamuts is a kennel focused on the care, training, and lifestyle of Alaskan Malamutes. We are not a breeding kennel but a home for a working pack of Malamutes.
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