Alaskan Malamute (Detailed Introduction)

　　In the past, if someone wanted to raise a dog, they could just take one from a neighbor, and the purposes for raising dogs varied. However, today's society is no longer like before; many people have started to focus on breeding purebred dogs. Buying a dog now often involves pet shops, dog farms, or online channels. Below is an introduction to the basic price range for purchasing an Alaskan Malamute and how to select one.
　　1. How Much Does an Alaskan Malamute Generally Cost
　　Generally, based on 2-month-old puppies, long-haired Malamutes, and middle-to-above average appearance as the standard (adult Malamutes generally cannot be sold at a high price and are often sold at a loss).
　　1. Prices vary greatly depending on the region and appearance.
　　2. Prices from professional dog farms with reliable pedigree heritage are around 3500 yuan.
　　3. Prices for personally raised dogs are around 2500 yuan.
　　4. Anything below 2000 yuan is sold at a loss, not enough to cover feeding costs; however, many owners who have litters but cannot raise many puppies sell at a loss. For them, raising dogs is a hobby, and they even consider adult dogs as part of the family.
　　5. Standard coat Malamutes are priced over 30% higher than long-haired Malamutes, but standard coat Malamutes can be easily confused with mixed breeds, so it is recommended to buy from reputable professional dog farms.
　　2. Selecting an Alaskan Malamute by Head and Face:
　　Alaskan Malamutes were originally working dogs. Internationally, it is believed that Alaskan Malamutes never had distinctions like cross-face, peach-face, long hair, or short hair as better types. Judging an Alaskan Malamute's quality solely based on these is somewhat far-fetched.
　　3. Selecting an Alaskan Malamute: Parents Determine Puppy Quality:
　　For breeders both domestically and abroad, the quality of Alaskan Malamute breeding dogs is crucial. Considering the impact of the female Malamute during pregnancy and lactation, it is currently recognized that male dogs influence 40% of the puppy's traits, while females influence 60%. A vivid analogy: the male dog is like a seed, and the female dog is like the soil. A good seed in poor soil cannot yield excellent fruit; conversely, a good seed in fertile soil may yield excellent fruit. Therefore, a good-looking Alaskan Malamute puppy must have two good parents.
　　4. Selecting an Alaskan Malamute: Overall Appearance:
　　Good-looking male Alaskan Malamutes have coordinated body proportions and solid bone mass. Female Malamutes may not have the robust physique of males but should possess gentle, adorable, and sweet traits.
5. Selecting an Alaskan Malamute: Coat Amount:
　　It is commonly believed in China that long-haired Alaskan Malamutes are better. However, the FCI and AKC standards clearly state that long hair is a fault. A good Alaskan Malamute depends on coat quality and quantity, not length. Recently, only the Qiantong Famous Dog Club has imported standard foreign Alaskan Malamutes and has achieved good breeding results.
　　6. Important Points When Selecting an Alaskan Malamute:
　　In your world, it may just be a pet to entertain you when bored, but in the Alaskan Malamute's world, you are their everything. If it's not for competition, just pick a healthy Alaskan puppy.