Malamute x Labrador - DogForum.net

iwannadog · 05-09-2007, 02:44 AM

My hubby and I are looking at getting a puppy and have seen Malamute x Labrador pups up for adoption. I spoke with their "foster parent" who tells me that the mother was pure bred black lab and the father is a pure bred Malamute (bit of an unplanned litter, so they ended up in rescue

).

We've got a biggish yard and will be exercising regularly!

Has anyone out there in cyber dog owner world had any experience with this crossbreed? (we're affectionatly dubbing a "Malador")

Any experiences are greatly appreciated

xcolbi · 05-09-2007, 06:42 PM

Sorry, I don't have any experience with a "Malador" (

..cute name!)

Here are some sites that may help you out on the breeds individually:

Alaskan Malamute:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/alaskanmalamute.htm
http://www.akc.org/breeds/alaskan_malamute/index.cfm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Malamute

Labrador Retriever:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/labrador.htm
http://www.akc.org/breeds/labrador_retriever/index.cfm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrador_Retriever

Hope these help you.

Kaos · 05-09-2007, 06:50 PM

Well one thing is for certain - you can expect a very high energy dog who sheds a lot of hair!

On a more positive note I would imagine the cross would be pretty attractive since the dogs are of a similar size and build, and they are two lovely breeds. I have a black lab x GSD and he is fabulous - has energy of the shep and the goofy temperament and love of water of the lab.

**skunkstripe** · 05-09-2007, 06:52 PM

Hi there iwannadog, and

I have no experience with this mix, but I would agree that you can plan on exercising regularly!

Doberman's · 05-09-2007, 07:08 PM

Welcome to DogForum.org.

If you have the time for this dog you will have a great dog.

High energy and lots of fun even in the cold winter months.

Probably a good flyball dog or skijoring.

iwannadog · 05-09-2007, 07:21 PM

Thanks so much for your advice!

hmmm... we don't get much of the cold winter months here in sunny Sydney - so all activities will have to be done without snow.

KatzNK9 · 05-09-2007, 07:29 PM

Sounds like a great looking mix! As long as you've got the time & energy to keep up with him, go for it! Good luck & do post pics & let us know of all his adventures.

Doberman's · 05-09-2007, 07:42 PM

OK DUH! Didn't notice you were in Oz. LOL

Well, you could make a new sport.... water skijoring!

iwannadog · 05-09-2007, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doberman's

OK DUH! Didn't notice you were in Oz. LOL

ha ha! that's cool...

more research has revealed sledding and hiking events in the local bushland which would be fun.

now all we're waiting on is our landlord's approval before I get too attached

iwannadog · 05-09-2007, 09:13 PM

Our landlord has decided that they don't want a pet on the property, so until the day I can afford my own home we aren't able to get a dog.

I would have loved to have a furry family member, but it's not to be at this time.

Thank you to everyone for your advice. May you all have many happy days with your dogs.

05-09-2007, 02:44 AM	#1
iwannadog Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Malamute x Labrador My hubby and I are looking at getting a puppy and have seen Malamute x Labrador pups up for adoption. I spoke with their "foster parent" who tells me that the mother was pure bred black lab and the father is a pure bred Malamute (bit of an unplanned litter, so they ended up in rescue ). We've got a biggish yard and will be exercising regularly! Has anyone out there in cyber dog owner world had any experience with this crossbreed? (we're affectionatly dubbing a "Malador") Any experiences are greatly appreciated

05-09-2007, 06:42 PM	#2
xcolbi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,101 Rep: 59 Unique Rep: 28	Sorry, I don't have any experience with a "Malador" (..cute name!) Here are some sites that may help you out on the breeds individually: Alaskan Malamute: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/alaskanmalamute.htm http://www.akc.org/breeds/alaskan_malamute/index.cfm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Malamute Labrador Retriever: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/labrador.htm http://www.akc.org/breeds/labrador_retriever/index.cfm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrador_Retriever Hope these help you. __________________ SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS.

05-09-2007, 06:52 PM	#4
skunkstripe All American Dog Lover Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England USA Posts: 20,995 Blog Entries: 15 Rep: 359 Unique Rep: 142	Hi there iwannadog, and I have no experience with this mix, but I would agree that you can plan on exercising regularly! __________________ Help us Help you! Read and understand the Terms of Service, report offensive posts and Forum Reputation. Helpful Tips - in our FAQ Section and Newbie Guide. Connect with DogForum.org members - Add yourself to the dogforum.net member map.chat with us! Things to do - Start a blog. Be sure to visit the DogForum.net photo gallery Let's see YOU! Use your computer to benefit mankind - join the DogForum.org Folding Team. Thanks Fede for the sigpic! I've been fleeced by Draco!

05-09-2007, 07:29 PM	#7
KatzNK9 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 13,351 Rep: 315 Unique Rep: 88	Sounds like a great looking mix! As long as you've got the time & energy to keep up with him, go for it! Good luck & do post pics & let us know of all his adventures. __________________ The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. - Anonymous I've been sprung, scorched, boo'd, hugged, sniffed, admired, gobbled, frosted & HoHoHo'd.

05-09-2007, 09:13 PM	#10
iwannadog Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	i'm so sad... Our landlord has decided that they don't want a pet on the property, so until the day I can afford my own home we aren't able to get a dog. I would have loved to have a furry family member, but it's not to be at this time. Thank you to everyone for your advice. May you all have many happy days with your dogs.

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05-09-2007, 06:50 PM	#3
Kaos Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 3,503 Rep: 240 Unique Rep: 64	Well one thing is for certain - you can expect a very high energy dog who sheds a lot of hair! On a more positive note I would imagine the cross would be pretty attractive since the dogs are of a similar size and build, and they are two lovely breeds. I have a black lab x GSD and he is fabulous - has energy of the shep and the goofy temperament and love of water of the lab.

05-09-2007, 07:08 PM	#5
Doberman's Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,520 Rep: 304 Unique Rep: 70	Welcome to DogForum.org. If you have the time for this dog you will have a great dog. High energy and lots of fun even in the cold winter months. Probably a good flyball dog or skijoring.

05-09-2007, 07:21 PM	#6
iwannadog Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Thanks so much for your advice! hmmm... we don't get much of the cold winter months here in sunny Sydney - so all activities will have to be done without snow.

05-09-2007, 07:42 PM	#8
Doberman's Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,520 Rep: 304 Unique Rep: 70	OK DUH! Didn't notice you were in Oz. LOL Well, you could make a new sport.... water skijoring!

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