Big, Playful, and Furry: the Alaskan Malamute

4. There are lots of fun ways to exercise with your Malamute

Malamutes have exceptional stamina and strength and require at least two hours of exercise each day. They love hiking. Their pulling instincts make them the perfect companion for bikejoring, skatejoring, and skijoring, where the owner wears the appropriate equipment, and the Malamute pulls them along. These big, lovable, canines will also pull a sled or a cart and think it's great fun. Leashes are essential whenever you go for a walk or outdoor activity. Malamutes will dash off in pursuit of a squirrel or other small animal if you don't leash them.