Ask Annabel - Malamutes!

Alaskan Malamutes are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The Alaskan Malamute is the largest of the Arctic dogs."
#2. "This thick well built dog is solid with a plumed tail which is held over the back."
#3. "The head is wide with erect ears."
#4. "The eyes are medium size, dark brown, small, and almond in shape and are obliquely placed in the skull."
#5. "The dog holds an image of a wolf but with a proud, sweet expression."
#6. "Dark eyes are preferred. Blue eyes are a fault according to the written standard."
#7. "The feet are large, of the snowshoe type with tough pads."
#8. "The thick, coarse double coat averages one to three inches in length and comes in a range of light gray to intermediate shadings of black, sable and shadings of sable to red. Combinations include, wolf gray, black and white, wolf sable (red undercoat with dark gray outer coat), or red. The only solid color allowed is white. The dog often has darker highlights and sometimes has a dark mask or cap. The legs and muzzle are almost always white."
#9. "In some areas, dog may be either smaller or larger than the official standard."
#10. "The Alaskan Malamute is extremely loyal and intelligent, sweet and most affectionate toward its master."
#11. "Great with children who are old enough to play with him safely."
#12. "If their canine instincts are met, they mature into a dignified and mellow adult dog."
#13. "They are very friendly and therefore are not suitable as a guard dog."
#14. "Malamutes are happiest living outdoors as long as they receive enough companionship, but they also enjoy living indoors with their human "pack" lives."
#15. "Malamutes love outdoors activities and even do well in obedience with firm encouragement."
#16. "Although it can be difficult to train Malamutes for formal obedience, it is not particularly hard to train them to be well-mannered because they love to please."
#17. "Some dogs may be difficult to housebreak."
#18. "Height: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm.)"
#19. "Weight: 80-95 pounds (36-43 kg.)"
#20. "Life Expectancy: About 12-15 years."
#21. "Litter Size: Average of 6 puppies."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/alaskanmalamute.htm
Puppy pic from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C3UXPYnJUGo/S4JycFJdEKI/AAAAAAAAAYM/CBKPqqEItyg/s400/alaskan-malamute-0033.jpg&imgrefurl=http://king-familypets.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html&usg=__KvJp5fCexAJ0U9Yl-wEUo9j3QaQ=&h=360&w=336&sz=24&hl=en&start=0&tbnid=SyKzhAD3tl5PDM:&tbnh=153&tbnw=156&prev=/images%3Fq%3DAlaskan%2BMalamute%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1215%26bih%3D668%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=799&vpy=102&dur=470&hovh=232&hovw=217&tx=100&ty=103&ei=fHVJTKTMIMH-8AbwxpW5Dg&page=1&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0
Adult pic from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://loveisnosin.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/alaskan-malamute.jpg&imgrefurl=http://loveisnosin.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/big-cats-and-big-dogs/&usg=__-npzBrzlU2nVqMBzgSblai88FLI=&h=281&w=261&sz=36&hl=en&start=0&tbnid=vnkY7LR6Zsd1KM:&tbnh=157&tbnw=167&prev=/images%3Fq%3DAlaskan%2BMalamute%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1215%26bih%3D668%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=457&ei=znVJTOa2MoP48Aam2JC8Dg&page=1&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0