The “arctic locomotive”, which is how the Malamute is known, is the most powerful of all sled dogs, although not the fastest. It is capable of carrying weights of up to 20 kg for about 70 km. It was originally bred for use as a utility dog, and then later as a sled dog. The Alaskan Malamute is affectionate, clean, very friendly with humans but surly with males of the same breed. He is very happy and always ready to play. Despite its large size and having a great resemblance to the wolf, it is not a dog with guarding skills. Independence and resourcefulness are common adjectives in this breed. Due to their intelligence, they can be very difficult to train. However, if the trainer understands about this type of breed and how to keep them motivated, success is possible.

We can offer the below tests for the Alaskan Malamute singularly or as combos or as included in the most comprehensive Panel “DogCheck 4.0”:

• Degenerative Myelopathy DNA Testing which is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the genes associated with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Click here to read more about the Degenerative Myelopathy Test Kit.
• Hyperuricosuria DNA Test for Uric Acid is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the mutated gene associated with Hyperuricosuria (HUU).

You can choose the best option for you by clicking below:

For the above tests, if done singularly or as combos, we offer the results in 7-10 working days from receipt of samples to the laboratory.

If they are all included in the most comprehensive test called “DogCheck 4.0“, which also gives information about coat colour traits, the turnaround is 3-4 weeks from receipts of the samples to the laboratory. Please refer to the list below to see all the genes tested in this case.

NOTE: There is an extra cost of £45 to test the genes mentioned on the table as *xP as they are not included in the Dog Check 4.0 Report unless the extra fee has been paid at the checkout.