DOGS

ilookthetype

I love a mutt. Mutts are great. I'm also quite partial to "pit bull type dogs"

FatGirlSlim899

We have a Siberian Husky (very similar!) and if you aren't experienced with dogs (especially larger working dogs) I would advise against one. The main point to ask yourself is 'Do I have enough time and energy to spare everyday, to walk my dog until he's tried out?'. This might sound silly but they take a LOT of walking, my dog is really old now, and we take him out daily for 2 miles, and at the weekends 6 miles a day. Keep in mind he's really old now.. and when he was younger we walked hime MORE! The cleaning is significant, our dog sheds about a whole 10 jumpers worth of hair a day (haha) but seriously you need to keep them groomed if you don't want a coat of hair round your house. I vacuum a LOT! I think if you take these points into account and think you're up to it, then go for it. I love my dog

EDIT: I forgot to mention, you can't let them off the lead for walks because they run away! So the walks are as demanding as they sound!

libland

I have a flat coated husky mix. My 50lb sled dog loves to walk and run. She needs lots of exercise. And the shedding is pretty much year round. But she is the best dog I have ever had.

maab_connor

i had a mutt who was part malamute - we only knew by the howl and the shedding. get a curry comb. it will be your friend. but they are a lovely breed. just make sure your fence is not wooden. Klondike would eat his way out of a stockade fence. though that could have been the wolf in him.

starcrystal3

I think it is great that you are doing your research about breeds AND that you plan to adopt from a shelter. I think if you go into the shelter with some clear ideas on what you are looking for in a dog (size, energy, shedding, age and behavior traits you do not want), that will really help you find the right dog for you, even if they do not have a malumute.

Hopefully the shelter you adopt from will also have some insights into the dog's personality (beyond breed generalizations). Keep in mind, many of the dogs are mixes and all have individual personalities. When you have traits and breeds in mind that will help you select from the animals they have available, in case they do not have the specific breed you are looking for (or if the dog they have in that breed is not a personality match to your lifestyle).

I recommend just going to the shelter to get a feel for the process and what the staff can share about the dogs. Good luck in your search!

hello77kitty

I could never have one myself because of how much they shed. I work at a vets and we see a few malamutes, more siberian huskies tho. Doesn't matter the time of year, they leave fur every where lol. As far as temperment, I prefer clingy dogs, ie a Lab. Malamutes seem a little more independent.

katdouce

I am so happy to hear you are going to adopt...I volunteer at our local shelter as well..and I have two of my own from there....and you can get pure bred's at shelters...but I agree with many others on here...Go visit and just take a walk through and one of them will pic you...My dog of choice was always sheperds...and I ended up with two half lab half beagles LOL!!! and I love them both very much...we just had a puppy mill bust here ... all pure!!! 147 of them..so sad!

Banks01

I've had tons of different dogs including the one you're looking at. He was a great dog and gentle around kids.

I'm on my third golden (he's in my pics) and they've been the best breed we've had.

countrydarling1

petfinder.com

They are working dogs & will need a great deal of exercise, not just a walk around the block.

amymeenieminymo

Adopt!!! All breeds are loving and need homes. Just go around to your local shelters! You shouldn't support breeders

I know I hadn't edited my post yet when you replied, but I am not sure what I said in my original post that indicates I support breeders.