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About the Alaskan malamute

Origin
North-west Alaska
Size
34–43 kg, 58–64 cm at the shoulder
Lifespan
10–14 years
Coat
Thick woolly undercoat with a coarse outer coat
Temperament
Friendly, independent, strong-willed, vocal
Exercise
2 hours daily, more in cool weather

Read more about the alaskan malamute — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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