How was the Alaskan Malamute chosen?

The Alaskan Malamute (sometimes Malemute) is a powerful and intelligent dog of the spitz type that will not suit everyone, because they need a lot of excercise to remain healthy, and have retained their "Survivor's independent temperament". These highly-valued sled dogs were bred to be used as the only form of transportation by the Inupiaq Mahlemut (or Malimiut) tribe of Eskimos in Western Alaska. In short, freighting.

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