GROOMING
Malamute coats only need a little attention even though they are very thick. A good brush twice a week will suffice.

The exception to this is when they moult. Then they need a deep brushing every day. Malamutes moult twice a year. Males have one big moult and one 'mini' moult each year. Bitches have two huge moults 4/5 weeks before they come into season which will be twice a year. Moulting is an awesome sight when every carpet in the house turns grey and with every shake the dog sends hundred of hairs into the atmosphere and most of them will land on your dinner. A sturdy vacuum cleaner is a must.



EXERCISE
Malamutes need regular exercise of about 4-5 miles each day, and this in all weathers. What would you rather do on a wet and windy sunday night in November? Stay by the fire side or saddle up the dog and go pounding the pavements? Be honest with yourself from the outset. Their coats are very good at insulating them against the cold and these same coats keep a certain amount of heat out but they should not be exercised on a mid summers day. At one o clock on a July afternoon, most sensible malamutes will be found in the shade sleeping. Mad dogs and Englishmen can go out in the mid-day sun but don't expect your mal to come as well. Do not exercise your mal near a field full of sheep. They are not safe with livestock.

With many thanks to Jayne Hood for allowing us to use this material.

Jayne Hood - Windberg Malamutes