The Alaskan Malamute is a generally large breed of domestic dog originally bred for use as an Alaskan sled dog. It is sometimes mistaken for a Siberian Husky, but in fact is quite different in many ways. Read the rest of this entry »
The Alaskan husky is a category of dog that owes much of its genetic make-up to it’s Siberian husky ancestors. It is not a recognized breed of dog, due to generations of cross-breeding to produce an efficient working dog and not a standardized appearance. Read the rest of this entry »
The Alaskan Klee Kai dog is very similar to the Siberian and Alaskan Huskies as the two breeds were actually used to create the dog breed. Read the rest of this entry »
The Alaskan Malmute is a domestic dog breed which was bred as a sled dog in the North and is often confused with the Siberian Husky breed. In order for a dog of this breed to be considered a standard, it has to display certain characteristics, which include weighing between 75 and 90 pounds and standing 23 to 25 inches in height. Some of these dogs are larger than this. There is a difference between the males and females of the Alaskan Malamute breed as well. Read the rest of this entry »
Visit DogBreedStore.com where we have thousands of products for hundreds of breeds.In this article we will firstly look at the simple stats of this great breed, then move on to an in-depth look at whether you will be suited to this dog. Read the rest of this entry »
You don’t have to live on the frozen Alaskan tundra to want an Alaskan Malamute sled dog for your very own! These massive wolf-like companions are some of the friendliest pets you could own. There are a few Malamutes (Mals) that haul people, freight or heavy objects, although most dogs are used for show or as pets. While this breed can pull hefty weight, they are generally not well suited for long distance races, in which case, the Siberian Husky, Alaskan Husky or Eskimo Dog would be a better choice, since they are breed for agility. Read the rest of this entry »
Contrary to popular belief, the Alaskan husky is not an official breed of the popular husky dogs, but rather, are descendents of other dog breeds such as the Siberian husky, Border Collie, German shepherd and Alaskan Malamute. Weighing on an average of 35 to 65 pounds and growing to about 24 inches high, the Alaskan husky makes a popular choice of pets for many dog owners. We offer you 3 reasons why you should get an Alaskan husky. Read the rest of this entry »
The Alaskan Husky is not truly a ‘breed’ of dog in the traditional sense. The name is actually a classification for this working and sled dog. There is no written breed standard for Alaskan Huskies and it is not a registered breed or show dog. Alaskan Huskies are the descendants of several dogs: Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Border Collie, German Shepard and possibly a few others. Read the rest of this entry »
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DeeDee Jonrowe loves dogs, and her consuming passion is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Winter and summer, virtually day and night (even in her dreams!), she and her huskies prepare for the annual race across Alaska. IDITAROD DREAMS is an absorbing, personal account of a year in the life of this remarkable woman living on the edge of the wilderness with her husband, Mike, and enough howling huskies to populate a small town. It is about the special bond between a woman and her dogs and about the astonishing measure of skill and stamina required to compete in the Iditarod.
Iditarod Dreams: A Year in the Life of Alaskan Sled Dog Racer DeeDee Jonrowe
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Story of noted woman Iditarod veteran.
Iditarod Dreams: a Year in the Life of Alaskan Sled Dog Racer
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Contains old sourdough recipes and great tastes from the north. Also: Iditarod Dog Musher recipes and their unique ways for outdoor cooking. This book has lots of interesting ways of using and preserving fish and game.
Preserving Alaskan Style – Smoking, Drying, Canning, Outdoor Cooking, Salting, Preserves
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