6. Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan malamute is a large and powerful dog breed. It is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. They are originally bred to weight-pulling. Today this beautiful breed is very popular among family pets.

The large Alaskan malamute dogs also have a thick and colorful coat.

Alaskan malamutes comes in different shades including light gray, sable, black and white, gray and white and red and white. The pretty, Alaskan malamute dogs also have impressive markings on their face and neck.

The thick and colorful coat also gives malamutes to a wolf like appearance.

The large Alaskan malamute stands 25 inches high and weighs up to 40 kilograms. It is a family oriented dog. To become a good family pet the malamute breed demands proper training and early socialization.

The Alaskan malamutes are very friendly. So that they are not suitable as watchdogs. But they are very loyal to family members. The malamutes great with children and other pets.