OUR FURRY FAMILY - Teton Malamutes

Young Sitka doing the classic malamute pose.

Alaskan malamute playing in yard — Recent shot of Sitka in the same yard as above all grown up.

Malamute puppy walking — Young Charlie on a walk along the Snake River

Adult malamute up in the mountains — Charlie as an adult up in the mountains.

Malamute puppy learning to sit — Mayah as a young pup learning to sit.

Malamute running — On a recent walk with Mayah.

malamute playing at park — Older picture of Chinook.

Alaskan malamute — Recent picture of Chinook playing in the yard.

malamute laying in the snow — Coho taking a snow day a couple winters ago.

malamute standing in dirt road — Coho on a recent walk.

As you may have guessed I love my malamutes and treat them like family. Dogs need to feel loved and a part of their human family to be happy and healthy. Having a dog is not the same as having a goldfish, and northern breeds like Alaskan malamutes require a little extra love. The end result is having a loving companion that will bring joy for years to come. Like has been said in many walks of life “you get out what you put in”, and with dogs it is no different. If you want a dog to be perfect for you then put time into that dog and you will be repaid. On the flip side if you want a dog for the sake of having one and it is neglected, he/she will likely act out to get attention like a child. Find ways to have fun that involve your dog and you will notice that your dog will have fun when you are. With time, patience, and love your dog will indeed grow to be a perfect dog for you and your family.