Alaskan Malamutes are large and powerful dogs, but very sweet and affectionate towards their owners and children, and friendly towards people in general. This breed is the native Alaskan Arctic breed, and was originally used by Mahlemiut Eskimos of Alaska for pulling sleds due to its amazing endurance and strength. The Malamute was also used by the Mahlemiut Eskimos to "babysit" their children while the Eskimos would hunt.

The "Mal" makes a great family pet, enjoys being outside, but also loves being inside and spending time with its human "pack." Alaskan Malamutes are pack-oriented, and enjoy the presence of other animals, BUT tend to be same-sex aggressive, and do not get along well with dogs of the same sex, unless raised with the dog. Malamutes can be taught to get along with cats and smaller animals, but again, only if introduced at a young age. Though Alaskan Malamutes may look very "intimidating", they would make poor guard dogs, as they are generally too friendly.

The standard weight for an Alaskan Malamute is 75-85 lbs. 23-25 inches at the shoulders."Giant" Alaskan Malamutes are generally considered to be in the 110+ lb. range. Our Giant Alaskan Malamutes can weigh anywhere from 120-190 lbs. at full maturity, and are considerably larger in height at the shoulders.

Since our Giants are so much larger than standard, they can take up to three years to reach maturity. It is not uncommon for a pup to grow at a rate of 3-5 lbs a week during the first few months, and during this time, it is crucial to feed the correct food for the breed type, and not over-feed while the bones are developing.

The Giant Alaskan Malamute's temperament is the same as a standard Alaskan Malamute. The only difference in the two is the size.

Occasionally we may have a litter or two a year which produces smaller than "Giant" pups, though though these pups are larger than standard. This is to give some variety to customers who may not want a dog so large. If we do
produce pups smaller in size, it will be stated on our website, as we do not wish to mislead our customers in any way.

We are very select in choosing our Giant Alaskan Malamute breeding stock, as we want to ensure that all of our breeders have full "Giant" bloodlines, and are not mixed with Standards. While some breeders are mixing the Standards with the Giants, and stating that the pups are Giants, it is important to undertsand that there is no way of knowing what size the pups will be in doing so. Some may be Standards, some may be Giants, and some may be in between. So it is easy to mislead potential customers in believing that the pups will be "Giants" when the bloodlines are mixed. We believe here at Arctic Shores that we should deliver what we promise, and give our customers "True Giants", and this is accomplished through careful selection, and consideration of each breeding.

Giant Alaskan Malamute Puppy Pricing:

For prices on our Giant Alaskan Malamute puppies, please fill out our inquiry form.

Prices do not include shipping and a $200 nonrefundable deposit is required in order to reserve a malamute pup. Microchipping now available for an additional $40.00! Microchipping is a must for your new baby!

Available Giant Malamute Puppy Litters:

We offer many colors of Giant Alaskan Malamutes including; Black/white, Gray/White, Silver/White, Mahogany/White, Red/White, Light Red/White, Solid White, and Seal/White.

To see our current list of available or upcoming litters and pups, you can visit our main kennel website by clicking [here]. We also have an extensive collection of photos of presently available and past pups.

Our Location:

Arctic Shores Kennels is located at beautiful Stone Gate, and is situated on a large, private lake in the northwestern sector of the Stone Gate preserve. Family estates are nearby. The protection of the preserve provides a safe, spacious, and wholesome environment for our Siberian Huskies and Giant Alaskan Malamutes.

Stone Gate is a forty-three acre family estate and private wildlife preserve located in a remote area of Virginia. It is less than forty-five minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway which straddles the top of the Appalachian Mountain Range from Maine to Georgia.

During the day our pups are allowed to run together in a very large area which is kept clean on a regular basis. All of our babies are introduced to children and other animals at a very early age, which makes them very well socialized from birth.

Our 2300 sq. ft. home was recently dedicated solely to our puppies, therefore the pups are raised inside an actual home, and are given much love and socialization. This allows us the opportunity to bond with each and every pup from birth. And to give the new mom and babies extra special attention. All of our new pups are given their vaccinations on schedule, and dewormed on a regular basis.

Shipping Information:

Shipping is available via plane. The average cost of shipping a Giant Alaskan Malamute pup is approximately $175-$200. There is also an additional charge for the airlined approved crate ($50.00), and the health certificate, (30.00) which the airlines require your pet to have before being shipped .

All costs must be paid one week prior to shipping your Giant Alaskan Malamute pup. Airlines require that pups be a minimum of eight weeks old to ship.

Please do not hesitate to have your pet shipped. The airlines will take great care of your baby! I have never experienced any problems with shipping pets or receiving shipped pets in the past.

Payment Options:

We accept the following types of payment: postal money orders, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Click [here] to inquire now, or if you would like to submit a secure credit card deposit, visit our main website by clicking [here].

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