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Purebred Alaskan Malamutes CANNOT have any other eye color than brown.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Purebred Alaskan Malamutes do not carry the merle gene. Merle is a genetic pattern that lightens the coat and often produces blue or odd-colored eyes, but it simply does not exist in responsibly bred, registerable Malamutes. If you encounter a "Malamute" with merle patterning or blue eyes, it is almost certainly a mixed breed (often crossed with a Siberian Husky or Australian Shepherd), not a purebred Alaskan Malamute. </div>
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The Giant Alaskan Malamute is considered a separate breed by the AKC and FCI.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> While the standard Alaskan Malamute is already a large breed—males typically weighing 85 pounds and standing 25 inches at the shoulder—some breeders selectively produce "Giant" Alaskan Malamutes. These dogs can weigh 150 pounds or more, far exceeding the breed standard's recommended size. It is important to note that the "Giant Malamute" is not a separate or recognized breed by major kennel clubs like the AKC or FCI; it is simply an oversized Alaskan Malamute. Because of their tremendous size, they do not meet the official breed standard and are therefore ineligible for conformation showing. </div>
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The Alaskan Malamute is the biggest of all Nordic Sled Dogs.
- TRUE
- FALSE
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By breed standard, the Malamute can only come in one solid coat color. What color is it?
- Grey
- White
- Black
- Cream
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The only solid color allowed by the breed standard is all white; any other solid color is disqualified. </div>
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Alaskan Malamute Polyneuropathy (AMPN) is a health condition in Malamutes. What is this condition?
- genetic disorder affecting the nervous system
- genetic disorder affecting the optic nerve-eyes
- genetic disorder affecting the kidneys
- genetic disorder affecting the heart
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Where does the Malamute rank in overall intelligence in, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren?
- 50
- 60
- 22
- 47
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In research done on the intelligence of dogs the Malamute ranked 50 out of 130 dog breeds. They are considered average intelligence. This means they will generally learn new commands between 25 to 40 repetitions. </div>
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According to DNA research, the Shiba Inu, Chow Chow, Akita and the Alaskan Malamute are the domesticated breeds most closely related to wolves.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Some genetic studies have found that certain breeds—like the Shiba Inu, Chow Chow, Akita, and Alaskan Malamute—are "ancient" because their DNA is the closest to the ancestor they share with wolves. All dogs share about 99% of their DNA with gray wolves, but these breeds have drifted less from that early genetic signature than newer designer breeds. Even so, they're fully domesticated dogs, not recent wolf-dog mixes. </div>
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Mals have an above average incidence of Diabetes with onset occurring between 5-7 years of age.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Alaskan Malamutes have a higher-than-average risk of diabetes, usually showing up around 5 to 7 years of age. This is mainly because arctic breeds inherit certain immune-related genes that make their bodies more likely to mistakenly attack the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, and Malamutes already have a known tendency toward autoimmune problems in general. The disease develops slowly over years, and symptoms like excessive thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, and low energy only appear once most of those cells are already destroyed—so by middle age, the damage has typically reached its tipping point. </div>
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The AKC conducts dog running trials called the Fast Cat. What is the average running speed of Malamutes as timed by the AKC?
- 22 mph
- 17.8
- 15.4 mph
- 26.6 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Fast CAT is a 100 yard dog race conducted by the American Kennel Club each December in Orlando, FL. The average running speed for Alaskan Malamutes was about 22 mph and the fastest recorded speed was by a dog named Ixa's Clever Cody at 26.75 mph! </div>
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In the CBARQ dog breed temperament research study, where does the Malamute rank (124 total breeds) in showing aggression to other UNFAMILAR dogs?
- 19
- 7
- 29
- 54
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In research from the University of Pennsylvania (C-BARQ Study) the Alaskan Malamute was shown to rate very high in dog rivalry. They ranked 10 out of 124 breeds in displaying hostility towards other familiar dogs. They rank even higher, 7 out of 124 breeds, in displaying aggression (barking, growling, and baring of teeth) towards other unfamiliar dogs. Malamutes also have a strong prey drive-they will chase other small animals! </div>

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Alaskan Malamute Dog Breed Quiz

Purebred Alaskan Malamutes CANNOT have any other eye color than brown.

The Giant Alaskan Malamute is considered a separate breed by the AKC and FCI.

The Alaskan Malamute is the biggest of all Nordic Sled Dogs.

By breed standard, the Malamute can only come in one solid coat color. What color is it?

Alaskan Malamute Polyneuropathy (AMPN) is a health condition in Malamutes. What is this condition?

Where does the Malamute rank in overall intelligence in, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren?

According to DNA research, the Shiba Inu, Chow Chow, Akita and the Alaskan Malamute are the domesticated breeds most closely related to wolves.

Mals have an above average incidence of Diabetes with onset occurring between 5-7 years of age.

The AKC conducts dog running trials called the Fast Cat. What is the average running speed of Malamutes as timed by the AKC?

In the CBARQ dog breed temperament research study, where does the Malamute rank (124 total breeds) in showing aggression to other UNFAMILAR dogs?

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