The Alaskan Malamute: Yesterday and Today [Hardcover]

Barbara A. Brooks (Author), Sherry E. Wallis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1998

This is the most in-depth book on Malamutes ever. Follow along as the authors trace pedigrees back to the original foundation stock, discuss differences in blood-lined, analyze the breed standard, delve into color genetics, inherited diseased, and much more, you’ll cherish this beautiful volume and refer to it as your "bible" for years to come! Training techniques that really work Tips for getting involved with working events such as packing and sledding

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Alaskan Malamute is the complete and authoritative resource for the owner, breeder, exhibitor, and show judge." -- (Reviewer’s Bookwatch)

"The hundreds of photographs in the book are incredible, from the frost-covered face on the first page" -- (Vicky Jones, AKC Gazette)

"This book will entertain and educate those who have yet to become full-fledged "Malanuts."" -- (Bill Matott, Sendaishi Kennels, Manchester, NH)

From the Author

Barbara’s love of Malamutes began when she bought one as a pet in 1965. Her Windrift dogs are well known and compiled a remarkable record for a small kennel, finishing nineteen Windreft champions, several of which were also ROM producers. Her first litter produced Ch. Windrift’s Leah of Aurora, who was three time BOS as the National Specialty, and Ch. Auora’s Micah of Windrift who was WD at the National. Leah and Ch. Aurora’s Noatak of Windrift produced Barbara’s best-known dog, a multiple Best in Show and Best in Specialty winner, Ch. Windreft’s Nakoah, or "Bowser".

Sherry Wallis began showing, training, and breeding German Shepherd Dogs in 1970. Her interest in Malamutes began with a co-ownership with one of her obedience students. Unfortunately, her husband Robert preferred Shepherds. Eventually, they compromised on Akitas, which they still breed and show. She has bred over twenty Akita champions, including a Register of Merit, and finished championships on German Shepherd Dogs, Malamutes, a Ridgeback, and a Papillon. She has also completed obedience titles on numerous dogs. Sherry worked as a professional trainer, conducting training classes for the Houston YMCA and several training clubs.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 306 pages
• Publisher: Alpine Pubns Inc; illustrated edition edition (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931866960
• ISBN-13: 978-0931866968
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,069,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive and enjoyable read for all Malamute owners., August 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Alaskan Malamute: Yesterday and Today (Hardcover)

I have owned, bred and showed Alaskan Malamutes in Australia since 1986. I believe I have had the opportunity to own and read most of the best titles of this breed. A.M. Yesterday & Today is in my opinion the ' cream of any publication ' written about Malamutes. I recommend it to all my puppy buyers....Delecrouix Kennels...Australia.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book on a majestic breed!, April 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Alaskan Malamute: Yesterday and Today (Hardcover)

Here it is all in one place: history, care, selection, and activities of Alaskan Malamutes. The breed history not only includes information on founding kennels and influential dogs but also the expeditions on which they were a part of. It doesn't try to sugar coat "the good, the bad and the ugly" of these expeditions. Want to show your Mal? There's a great chapter on this as well, including show grooming information that's valuable to any northern breed owner. The illustrations and photos are excellent, and includes some in color. A must-have for the serious Malamute fancier! Bravo! This is a book I've been waiting for!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Results of using this book, October 13, 2005

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Steven J. Thibault (Attleboro , MA (north of Providence)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Alaskan Malamute: Yesterday and Today (Hardcover)

I have been a malamute lover since childhood, when my dad got us one from a rescue group. Once I had a home appropriate for a dog, I searched for Mamalute breeders, and when I found one in the area I selected a malamute puppy for my family. :) The breeder turned out to be the daughter of Barbara Brooks (Author of this book). She followed this book's principles closely in her Breeding program. The results are amazing. My girl Mal from this breeder is wonderful. She is smart, strong, heathy, and of great temperment. She gave us this book with the puppy, and it has been of great value in caring for our new familly member. Its advice on everything from training, to care to breed tendencies and deep understanding of the breed are so helpful. We will be taking our malamute up Mt. Washington as a pack dog using this book as our guide to perpare for the trip.