Alaskan Malamute

My favorite dogs - Alaskan Malamute.
The Malamute is a powerful, substantially built dog with a deep chest and strong, compact body. He is the oldest of the Arctic dogs, a native to Alaska. Malamutes are family oriented and love to be with people. He makes a wonderful companion and does well which children. He is well suited for colder climates, but he does not like hot, humid weather.

Weight: male: 85, female:75 lbs
Height: male: 25, female: 23 inches
Color(s): light gray through to black, with white shading and a white mask or cap; also shades of sable or red with shading, or all white.
Overview: Alaskan Malamutes are large working dogs. They have been used through the years as sled dogs, but aren't naturally as fast in the long run as there blue-eyed competition (huskies). Originally bred as a sled dog they were taught to think independently which sometimes results in them being a bit stubborn. Absolutely magnificent coloration and such a beautiful and strong overall build. Highly intelligent and loyal they are certain to make a nice family pet.
Character: The Malamute is friendly, affectionate, and loyal, but can have a mind of its own. Although a hardy breed hereditary health problems may include hip dysplasia, chondrodysplasia, and bloat. Life expectancy is around 12-15 years.

Papillon

The Papillon is a small, friendly, elegant dog of fine-boned structure, light, dainty and of lively action. He is distinguished from other breeds by his beautiful butterfly-like ears. Papillon are very devoted to their masters, with a hearty spirit making them desirable for show or companionship. This dog are hardy and usually long lived. They adapt to almost any climate and are comfortable in an apartment as well as the country. They are good travelers. They love to be with their family. They are friendly, happy and eager to please. They rank the number one Toy Dog in obedience.

The Favorite Dog - Papillon

The Papillon Standard:
The Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club has approved the following revised Standard for Papillons.
GENERAL APPEARANCE - The Papillon is a small, friendly, elegant toy dog of fine-boned structure, light, dainty and of lively action; distinguished from other breeds by its beautiful butterfly-like ears.
HEAD - Small. The skull of medium width, and slightly rounded between the ears. A well-defined stop is formed where the muzzle joins the skull. The muzzle is fine, abruptly thinner than the head, tapering to the nose. The length of the muzzle from the tip of nose to stop is approximately one third the length of the head from tip of nose to occiput.
Nose - Black, small, rounded and slightly flat on top.
Eyes - Dark, round, not bulging, of medium size and alert in expression. The inner corner of the eyes is on a line with the stop. Eye rims black.
Mouth - Lips are tight, thin and black. Teeth meet in a scissors bite. Tongue must not be visible when jaws are closed. Fault - Overshot or undershot.
Ears - The ears of either the erect or drop type should be large with rounded tips and set on the sides and toward the back of head.
(1) Ears of the erect type are carried obliquely and move like the spread wings of a butterfly. When alert, each ear forms an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the head. The leather should be of sufficient strength to maintain the erect position.
(2)Ears of the drop type, known as Phalene, are similar to the erect type, but are carried drooping and must be completely down.
Faults - Ears small, pointed, set too high, one ear up or ears partly down.
NECK - Of medium length.
BODY - Must be slightly longer than the height at withers. It is not a cobby dog. Topline straight and level. The chest is of medium depth with well-sprung ribs. The belly is tucked up.
Forequarters - Shoulders well developed and laid back to allow freedom of movement. Forelegs slender, fine-boned and must be straight. Removal of dewclaws on forelegs optional.
Hindquarters - Well developed and well angulated. Hocks inclined neither in nor out. The hind legs are slender, fine-boned, and parallel when viewed from behind. Dewclaws, if any, must be removed from hind legs.
FEET - Thin and elongated (harelike), pointing neither in nor out.
TAIL - Long, set high and carried well arched over the body. The plume may hang to either side of the body. Fault - low-set tail, one not arched over back or too short.
COAT - Abundant, long, fine, silky, flowing, straight with resilient quality, flat on back and sides of body. A profuse frill on chest. There is no undercoat. Hair short and close on skull, muzzle, front of forelegs and from hind feet to hocks. Ears well fringed with the inside covered with silken hair of medium length. Backs of the forelegs are covered with feathers diminishing to the pasterns. Hind legs are covered to the hocks with abundant breeches (culottes). Tail is covered with a long flowing plume. Hair on feet is short but fine tufts may appear over toes and grow beyond them forming a point.
SIZE - Height at highest point of shoulder blades, 8 to 11 inches. Weight is in proportion to height. Fault - Over 11 inches. Over 12 inches disqualifies.
GAIT - Free, quick, easy, graceful, not paddle-footed; or stiff in hip movements.
COLOR - Always parti-color, white with patches of any color. On the head color other than white must cover both ears, back and front, and extend without interruption from the ears over both eyes. A clearly defined white blaze and noseband are preferred to a solidly marked head. Symmetry of facial markings is desirable. The size, shape, placement or absence of patches on the body are without importance. Papillons maybe any parti-color, provided nose, eye rims and lips are well-pigmented black. Among the colors there is no preference.
The following faults shall be severely penalized. (1) Nose not black. (2) Color other than white not covering both ears, back and front, or not extending from the ears over both eyes. A slight extension of the white collar onto the base of the ears or a few white hairs interspersed among the color, shall not be penalized provided the butterfly appearance is not sacrificed.
Disqualification - An all white dog or a dog with no white.
DISQUALIFICATIONS Height - Over 12 inches. An all white dog or a dog with no white.
Approved March 11, 1975