Alaskan Malamute

[GoldenLife]

My friend has an intact male Beagle who I dog sit when she has to go away for work she's recently told me that she wants to add a male Alaskan malamute because she adores the breed ( grew up with them) however I stated that I thought they were not good with the same gender and she said that she doesn't believe in stereotypes and that it'll be fine because she'll neuter the Malamute when he's old enough and Cody is great with other boys ( which he is he's such a sweet beagle always great with other boys that's why I'm happy to dog sit him) but I wanted to get info here from anyone who knows them well or owns them as I'll be dog sitting the Malamute too and me and mom are down for a male WSS pup at the end of the year so 3 boys all together I'm just worried about the Malamute she said it'll be fine because she will pick her pup very carefully and will put even more effort into him like she did with Cody. I myself love malamutes their absolutely stunning dogs but I've also read they're not great with same sexes?

Anyone own them or know the breed well enough?

 

[TheresaW]

We own one. He is reactive to other dogs, fine with bitches. He came from a rescue, so no idea if that has any bearing as we don’t know his past.

He gets on ok with our other 2 dogs now, but it did take some time.

He was 10 when we adopted him. Maybe he would have been different if we’d had him since a puppy.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

A friend of mine had one. Twice when she was walking it with other friends and their dogs she doled out treats to others and her dog attacked them. Her fault for doing it but it has made me very wary of them. My two always got on well with the dog but in later years it became more grumpy. That was a bitch.

 

[GoldenLife]

We own one. He is reactive to other dogs, fine with bitches. He came from a rescue, so no idea if that has any bearing as we don’t know his past.

He gets on ok with our other 2 dogs now, but it did take some time.

He was 10 when we adopted him. Maybe he would have been different if we’d had him since a puppy.

Thank you for your reply I forgot to mention the breeder she'd be going to said she doesn't normally let male pups go to homes with male pups but as she knows Cody well and knows my friend well she is happy to give her a pup as she knows she'll work hard and put the time into her pup and she said as he's going grow up around Cody it will be fine

 

[sbloom]

Our entire male Dane played very happily with a male Malamute, only ever together in open spaces and mostly off lead.

 

[twiggy2]

Every dog is different and i have known good and bad, you will just have to see what the dogs like i suppose but prepare your friend that if there is an issue you would be dog sitting if thats how you feel?

 

[slimjim86]

We've always had a male and female malamute together as they say they aren't good with same sex. Our boy was always great with any dog he met whether it was male or female, so I think it really is an individual dog thing.

 

[Zoeypxo]

I have a female she is 11, terrible with all other dogs, cats etc. we have to walk in private dog walking fields or my friends private land.
My sister has a male, x husky, he is reactive with all dogs male or female.
As they have been buddies since puppies they get on ok together on walks, but not good in the house/garden together.

A friend of a friend has a male malamute he is totally fine with all other dogs and goes to doggy day care during the day, never causes an issue with big or small dogs

 

[FinnishLapphund]

If you're worried, you could always consider getting something like an Adaptil diffuser, spreading happy, calming dog pheromones in your home/the rooms where the dogs spends most of their time when with you, and use in the beginning.

Fingers crossed, if it does go well, it'll be a great bonus for your future male puppy to have 2 doggy playmates of different breeds.

 

[AmyMay]

It’s up to her what breed of dogs she wants in her life. However in your shoes going forward I would prepare her for the possibility that you won’t be able to accept her business should you not feel comfortable with the dynamic.

If you’re a professional dog sitter you’ll be used to the tricky conversations. And if you’re a friend, just say no.

 

[JBM]

if she knows what she’s doing it’ll be fine
If she doesn’t I’d walk away
I have 4 males and 2 females and I’ve only ever had one fight between a male and female (all different breeds)

 

[malwhit]

I would be concerned whether I'd be able to handle and control a full grown Malamute, especially a male. They have been bred to pull and it can't be fun being dragged around by one.

The ones I have met have been good with humans and my dogs. My dogs weren't keen on the Malamutes as they were too bouncy

 

[slimjim86]

I would be concerned whether I'd be able to handle and control a full grown Malamute, especially a male. They have been bred to pull and it can't be fun being dragged around by one.

The ones I have met have been good with humans and my dogs. My dogs weren't keen on the Malamutes as they were too bouncy

I can honestly say that as a dog walker I've had more trouble with a badly trained lab that pulls than any 3 of my Malamutes