“Their wolf-like appearance make people think they are aggressive, but they're really not. These highly intelligent breeds that are gentle and loving, but needs to exercise a lot!”

Alaskan Malamute

While they may look the part of a wolf, the Alaskan Malamute is anything but wolf-like. They may be strong, intelligent and independent with an athletic build, their real gift is that of being a companion and friend.They were originally used to pull heavy sleds over long distances and used to help hunt seals and polar bears, but nowadays, they may participate in a dog sport but they prefer to be by your side while you watch TV. They are considered to be one of the oldest and largest of the sled dogs. If sled pulling is not their idea of fun, neither is being a watchdog or a guard dog. They may look intimidating, but they consider everyone to be a friend.

American Eskimo

Despite the name, this really is not an Alaskan dog Breed as many people think. They were bred in Germany and were once called the White German Spitz. But due to anti-German biases during World War One, they were renamed, “American Eskimo Dog.” American Eskimo Dogs come in three different sizes, the toy, miniature and the standard and look similar to the Japanese Spitz and the Samoyed. They were originally bred to guard, but they are not an aggressive breed. Being very vocal and territorial, they make great watch dogs and companions. Still considered by some countries to be the German Spitz dog, the two breeds have diverged after they initially came to the United States.