The Breeds
Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan malamute is a heavily boned powerful dog. A sled dog capable of surviving in Artic temperatures and of pulling heavy loads at steady speeds. This breed is affectionate, friendly, loyal, devoted companion but not a ‘one man’ dog. Like the Siberian Husky, Malamutes are likened to wolves. They have a thick, course double coat and are great with children.
Samoyed
The Samoyed dog takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. An alternate name for the breed, especially in Europe, is Bjelkier. These nomadic reindeer herders bred the fluffy, white, smiling dogs to help with the herding, to pull sleds when they moved, and to keep their owners warm at night by sleeping on top of them.
Samoyeds have a lot of vitality, and well cared for Samoyeds are known to retain their youthful, energetic spirit well into their senior years. Being a working breed, they have excellent stamina, and without daily exercise they will become bored and/or depressed, which can lead to excessive barking, destruction, weight gain, irritability, and escape artist behavior.
Samoyeds are typically a hardy dog that doesn’t suffer from many health problems. They share a common resemblance with an American Eskimo dog.
Siberian Husky
Siberian Huskies are a medium-sized working sled dogs. They have a double-layered, medium length coat that comes in a variety of colors and patterns. A high-energy dog that are typically friendly, calm, attentive, and sociable. They tend to have a wolf-like appearance.