Hi all, just wanted to know what these breeds are like to live with? Considering getting one but want to know how people get on with them? Would you recommend them to people and also would you say they would intergrate well with another dog and cats?
Not looking at getting one anytime soon but would like to know peoples experiances with them!
Thanks

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2 dogs Rottie - Demon gsd x collie - Skye
3 Cats - Rueben, Slash and Lis
2 Ferrets - Lil B and Fos
7 Snakes - Coco, Caramel, Blu, Aphrodite, Ying, Yang and Lola

You can train a reliable recall with a dobie (which I hear you can't with a Mal). Very sensitive dogs. I like them. Mine have intergrated easily into my pack.

Can't help with Mals.

Many dobs ive seen can be very srong willed , dominat and tend to require a owner with experience although most would only require a good training school and early socal skills taught. Dobs can be big and bulshey if they want and know how to get it whilst others are aloof and dopey and big softys. They are very family orintated and will look after the house etc and family members although some not good with strangers. I have friends with dobs and cats and there the best of friends alot depends on the dogs itself and instict for hunting or chasing.. most settle well together if they are put together under supervision and planning.
Malamutes are lovely family dogs although recall can be a problem , also chase is strong in some. There company dogs and dont do well being left to long this can cause problems will howling. They are also not normally a novice owners dog and need early socail introductions to peole and other animals they are dedicated to the family and blow{mault} badly for around 2 weeks twice yearly. Females are sometimes a one person dog although this is not always the case. But bare in mind alot is down to training socail meetings and experience with animals. Both are very nice dogs id say the dobs are more easy care coated in terms of hair loss.A quick rub with a shamie leather brings a dobs coat up a treat . There are a few owners of malamutes on here. Its a breed we were looking into ourself but due to my working pattern and space we went for a cocker...I personally prefere malamutes but it depends on what your after. Do bare in mind you look into hip scores as they can suffer with bad hips. Goodluck. Im sure your get more advice than i can give you.

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My mum has a doberman cross and my auntie has a full dobe. Wonderful family dogs and brilliant with kids/smaller cats.

Malamutes are also wonderful though they do have a high prey drive. It doesn't automatically mean they will go for every animal smaller than themselves but the possibility is there.

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Therers quite a bit of information about them on my website if you want to look, www.icescapealalskanMalamutes.co.uk
to be honest, mals can be a handful, they can be other dog "dominant" the breed standard used to say aggressive but they changed that some time ago, to dominant lol anyhoo obviously there are exceptions to the rule but on the whole they can be "dominant" especially with the same sex, they can moult for england, are pretty easy to train, but so independant that they may choose to ignor your commands if its not worth it to them, most malamute people will say they are NOT to be trusted off lead, I have found mine have all been good off lead til they got to about 10ish months then they start trying it on, and can do a runner, unless you can run faster than a mal dont let it off lead. they have a high prey drive, so they may accept YOUR cat but your neighbours are fair game. they can suffer with some ailments, but the most common is Hip dysplaysia and hereditary cateracts so the parents need up to date eye tests, and a good hip score.

Mo

I have a mal and was gonna write some stuff but I found something I wrote early this year about mals and gives some great info;

The Alaskan malamute is a wonderful breed of dog. It is well known for its wolf like resemblance and ability to pull heavy loads across the arctic snow.

These fantastic dogs may not be for everyone as they can grow to be very big and very powerful without proper training.
Do not be put off by this fact as they come with beautiful personalities and make great family dogs. They are people orientated dogs even with strangers, which makes them bad guard dogs, unless you were a small furry animal.

The name for the breed comes from the native Eskimos, or Inuits who live in Alaska known as the Mahlemuts. They bred these dogs to be strong and independent like themselves, they often placed their lives in the paws of these dogs.

Malamutes are not to be confused for Siberian huskies, these dogs are much larger, stronger and yet calmer. They are also not to be confused for wolf hybrids, because in truth they are no closer to a wolf than a common labrador retriever.

If you are after a low shedding breed or a breed good with people who have dog allergies, then look elsewhere as malamutes shed all year round and even worse when they blow out their thick double coat.
They require brushing at least once a week, except to when they are blowing their coats, then it should be everyday for 2-3 weeks twice a year.

Malamutes are able to live outdoors, but that does not mean they want to or have to. They love being with you and the family, so would much rather be indoors with you. They enjoy being outdoors particularly if it is cold weather, but they do not do well in the heat and can suffer heat strokes very easily.

These dogs are an all rounded breed, which will fit in well with any family. It is best not to consider this breed if you have small furry animals like rabbits or hamster, due to their high prey instinct. They usually will settle with a confident cat that lives with them, but all other cats are considered prey and will be chased.
They should be socialized around dogs from a young age, as they can become quite aggressive towards other dogs, mostly ones they do not know.

Once you allow these dogs into your life, you’ll never look back and wonder how you ever lived without one.

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R.I.P Barney, I had 4 wonderful years with you, Thank you-29/04/06-25/11/09
The dog who saved my life
Proud owner of Maya, the Rescued Alaskan Malamute

http://www.dog-breeds-plus.com
Mine and My husband's Dog breed website

Thanks for all the info you're all a great help!
Moboyd thanks for the link I will get reading! I absolutly adore malamutes seen one in a rescue and I fell in love! And my partners mad about dobes!
We are only ever out the house for 4 hours max would this be too long for a malamute to be left?

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2 dogs Rottie - Demon gsd x collie - Skye
3 Cats - Rueben, Slash and Lis
2 Ferrets - Lil B and Fos
7 Snakes - Coco, Caramel, Blu, Aphrodite, Ying, Yang and Lola

I woulden't think so, BUT I do advice move anything destroyable out of the way. Maya will raid the bin, oven and fridge if left alone and not because she misses us because she gets bored, she will do this at night when we are all asleep upstairs also. She also took a fancy to the broom and chewed on it for a good while before we finally hid it, and one night she decided she got fed up of being in my room and attacked my door to get it open.

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R.I.P Barney, I had 4 wonderful years with you, Thank you-29/04/06-25/11/09
The dog who saved my life
Proud owner of Maya, the Rescued Alaskan Malamute

http://www.dog-breeds-plus.com
Mine and My husband's Dog breed website

Gorg dogs. i would still love one later. I think there amazing even with the hair moutain...lol

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He's such a stunning lad, I wana steal him away hehe.

I have a major soft spot for mals now because of this girlie;

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R.I.P Barney, I had 4 wonderful years with you, Thank you-29/04/06-25/11/09
The dog who saved my life
Proud owner of Maya, the Rescued Alaskan Malamute

http://www.dog-breeds-plus.com
Mine and My husband's Dog breed website