This is Dakota who is my oldest daughters 1/2 Border Collie 1/2 Australian Shepherd. She is wonderful in every way and loves to please like most of her breed. Dakota happens to be our only dog that is not a papered Alaskan Malamute.
Mayah on her first paddle boarding trip to the lake she had a ball.
Sitka having a little swim at the river.
Coho taking a break in the middle of a long hike.
As you can see from these pictures Malamutes have as much fun as any dog even the Collie. The thing to remember is not all breeds act like Collies in fact very few dogs want to please, learn as fast, and are as obedient as the Collie. That being said almost any dog can learn basic obedience and be a great dog within its own realm. Though it has been done a little, do not expect your Alaskan Malamute to be a great herding dog or win the obedience award. On the flip side you aren’t likely to have the strongest team on earth if made up of Collies. If you are looking into getting any breed of dog do some research and talk to some breeders to make sure your prospective puppy fits into your family well with no surprises. I personally just love dogs period, but don’t think anything tops the Alaskan Malamute for an all round fun family dog. Malamutes learn very fast and are a joy to have around, but more so than some breeds it is very important to socialize and train properly from a young age to make life easier as your giant furball grows up. With research and time you can pick just the right puppy to become a member of your family.