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The New Complete Alaskan Malamute

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If you already own a malamute or are thinking of getting one this book prvides the best guide for you. It not only tells you the pros about the breed but also the cons, and gives you a realistic look on what the breed is about. Ignorance leads to problems with malamutes so the best way to prepare yourself is HAVE THIS BOOK!!! Remember Owning A Malamute Is Not A Right! It Is A Privillage! Jamie Wiatowski, Mimmenuk Alaskan Malamutes

Not a massive help for prospective new comers to Malamutes or mushing. Very little practical information about care of dogs in different domestic settings (minimum exercise requirements, can they live with cats, how big a yard do the need.....)....so disappointing. But lots of anecdotal stuff on the history and development of the breed which is great. But unfortunately this is all inadequately referenced and there is no bibliography or list of sources...Basically there is a lot of information here but 'could do better'

The New Complete Alaskan Malamute is exactly what the title implies, a compendium of facts and relative information about the breed. Covered are aspects of the history, personality of the breed, sledding, backpacking, medical/genetic issues, grooming, the breed Standard interpreted, a glossary of terms, and much much more. For the prospective or fisrt-time owner, and even long term fancier, this book is a gem for the wealth, depth and breadth of information. Acquisition of this notable work is a must for all fanciers.

This book is full of great history on the breed and information on how to show and sled your dog (once you get to that stage in growth and training!). If you have or are bringing home a new puppy it is not the book for you. I searched for this book because it was recommended to me. I think now that recommendation was only because this certain breeder had a few "mentions" in the book. I am looking for NOW information on my new puppy. This book is great for my friends who stop by -- they look at the pictures.

This is the re-write of a prior publication entitled 'The Complete Alaskan Malamute', which was co-authored by Maxwell Riddle and Eva B. Seeley. One of the early breeders instrumental in getting the Alaskan Malamute breed recognized and registered by the AKC was Eva B. Seeley. This book, 'The New Complete Alaskan Malamute' is co-authored by Maxwell Riddle and Beth J. Harris and it appears that it doesn't have the heavy hand of Eva B. Seeley trying to write the dialogue.

This book and it's prior publication contain a wealth of information concerning the early days of the Alaskan Malamute breed. While the earlier book includes chapters such as 'Selected Alaskan Malamute Pedigrees' and 'Champions and their Pedigrees by Months and Years', this book only includes 'Registers of Merits' for Sires and Dams in the appendix. So in that respect, the earlier book is more complete for historical reference, but this book contains more pertinent information on the breed itself. In other words, this book appears to have been written to appeal to current or prospective owners of Alaskan Malamutes and is much more readable, whereas the original book places heavy emphasis on documenting the early stock of the breed, making it a more valuable research book (eg. breeders trying to trace heritage).

Owning any dog requires either an accidental incident, or careful planning. I'd advise that some research (careful planning) be done for any breed of dog you might consider owning, and if you're thinking about a Malamute, this book is a good place to start. If you happen to be the owner of a Malamute through an accidental occurance (perhaps one rescued from a dog pound), then this would "still" be the book you should read to familiarize yourself with the breed (another good out of print book regarding the Malamute breed is 'This is the Alaskan Malamute' by Joan M. Brearley). To summerize... if you own or are thinking of owning an Alaskan Malamute, get this easy to read and informative book!

You'll probably have to buy this book on the used book market (amazon.com is a good place to start) as this is not a current publication; but it should be the book of choice for prospective or current Alaskan Malamute owners.

This is an Excellent book on Alaskan Malamutes. We presently own 3 Mals and are getting our first show Malamute in Dec. of 1997. I highly recommend this book to those who are getting their first Alaskan Malamute or people that already have one. It covers everything from the beginning of the Alaskan Malamute, showing conformation, obedience, medical problems, to sledding with these wonderful dogs.

For a first time mal owner this book would be just Ok, not one of the top three to buy, however, I personally am a history buff and this is a must and it gives back ground of why mals act the way they do or do not do something. I like it.