Syrus' big day out

Syrus' first outing off-leash.

The Malamute retains more of its original form and function than many other modern breeds. If a dog owner cannot cope with a dog that will not comply with the owner's every command, a more compliant breed should be selected. This dog has a long genetic foundation of living in the harshest environment imaginable, and many of its behaviors are evolved to conform with "survival of the fittest." Independence, resourcefulness and primitive behaviors are common in the breed. While intelligent, they are widely believed to be one of the most difficult dogs to train due to the Malamute's uniquely divergent ancestry, at one point cross-bred with wolves. Due to their naturally evolved beginnings, it is necessary to be mindful of them around smaller animals. They are great with kids.

They should be under leash control or fenced in. It is in their nature to run off.