Adopt An Alaskan Malamute

4 available Alaskan Malamutes near you

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Buff

Alaskan Malamute Husky

Male, adult

Chantilly, VA

Color
Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
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Baby Sierra

Alaskan Malamute Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos

Silver Spring, MD

Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Tan
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Baby Frisco

Alaskan Malamute Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos

Silver Spring, MD

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Baby Diego

Alaskan Malamute Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos

Silver Spring, MD

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Adopting a Alaskan Malamute

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Alaskan Malamute - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The cost of purchasing an Alaskan Malamute can vary widely depending on factors such as the dog’s lineage, age, health, and the reputation of the breeder. On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000 for a puppy from a reputable breeder. However, prices can sometimes be higher for dogs from champion bloodlines or with specific desirable traits.

The easiest way to adopt an Alaskan Malamute is through a rescue that specializes in them. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on AdoptaPet.com. The search will show you all the available Alaskan Malamutes in your area.

Alaskan Malamute fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Alaskan Malamute is the largest of all Nordic breeds.

George Lucas based the character of Chewbacca on his Alaskan Malamute named Indiana.

Alaskan Malamutes are extraoardinarily powerful and sturdy dogs, able to haul immensely heavy cargo across frozen land and are even able to sleep outside in temperatures as low as 50 below zero!

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Alaskan Malamute Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Alaskan Malamute types to temperament and health issues to popular Alaskan Malamute mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.