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Name:	Alaskan Shepherd

Mix:	1/2 Alaskan Malamute x 1/2 German Shepherd Dog

Mixes:	More Alaskan Malamute Mixes (Adopt a Alaskan Malamute mix ) More German Shepherd Dog Mixes (Adopt a German Shepherd Dog mix )

Recognized By:

IDCR

Life Expectancy:

The average life expectancy of the Alaskan Shepherd is 12 years.

Size:

The Alaskan Shepherd has an average height of 21 to 28 inches with an average weight of 64 to 125 pounds.

Characteristics:

The Alaskan Shepherd makes a great companion, sled pulling and sledge racing dog.

Personality:

The Alaskan Shepherd is a friendly and affectionate dog that needs plenty of attention.

Family Dog:

The Alaskan Shepherd is good with children but should be supervised because of their size.

Body:

The Alaskan Shepherd is a heavy boned, well-muscled, athletic dog.

Color:

The coat of the Alaskan Shepherd can be wolf gray or shades of gray, gold, red and liver.

Coat:

The Alaskan Shepherd has a thick, coarse outer coat and soft, dense undercoat.

Grooming:

The coat of the Alaskan Shepherd requires regular brushing.

Training:

The Alaskan Shepherd requires constant discipline.

Health:

The Alaskan Shepherd may have cartilaginous exostosis, chondrodysplasia.

History:

The Alaskan Shepherd was bred to be a working sled dog used for hauling heavy freight.

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Alaskan Shepherd Breed Information