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ALASKAN MALAMUTE HISTORY
 

"Setting the Standards in Giant Alaskan Malamutes"

ABOUT US, We have been raising Alaskan Malamutes for many years. We also raised Siberian Huskies, German Shepherds, Labradors and have rescued various other species of animals. In fact we ran out of room at our previous residence and relocated to a farm in South Central Kentucky. We moved all of our horses and dogs here to Gods country where they can roam free on rolling blue grass. We had several Alaskan Malamutes that we love with all of our hearts. In early 2005 we were blessed to purchase Maximus, from Wakon. Maximus, became such an incredible loving friend that we decided that carrying on his pedigree was inevitable, besides we wanted another one just like him. We purchased our loving females from breeders that we knew and trusted and guaranteed their mals. We also only considered how much m'loot (Giant) was present in their pedigrees, certainly investigating any blood relations in those pedigrees with our Sire. Although, we might be somewhat new to breeding, we are not new to the Alaskan Malamute. We have dealt with breeders for many years, understanding almost all of what they have to go through. While we have now experienced the loving hard work of breeding. We certainly don't do it for a living. We do it for the loving and understanding, knowing that our Giant Alaskan Malamute puppies will be of the highest quality in size, health and disposition that can be found worldwide. We understand that there are breeders out there with more knowledge and experience then us. Although, we have only a few females and one male that we breed. This allows us to monitor and assure that all of our dogs are healthy, happy and ready to handle parenting. A puppy from us is a family member that we want to flourish as much as you do. We will only have approximately 18 puppies available each and every year. We guarantee them and we will do everything possible to make sure that you and your new Kelly's Alaskan Malamute are happy and healthy together. We welcome any and all concerns about our dogs. Don't buy a Malamute puppy from a breeder who just sells you a puppy and then leaves you hanging when you need answers. Once you are blessed with one of our puppies, we will continue to support you in every way possible. At Kelly's we are the nice Alaskan Malamute people. The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. Call Us Today (606) 787-8555 or click here

At Kelly's Alaskan Malamutes, we rescue and retire several lost and or abandoned Mals each and every year. We attempt to find homes for these poor souls and we provide several acres for them to roam free on. From proper environment, nutrition and veterinarian care, spay and neuter policy,please be assured that our greatest passion in life is the Alaskan Malamute.So we aren't so much a breeder as we are lovers of the breed. Please remember that all money received by us for our select Giant Alaskan Malamute puppies is used for our rescue and shelter facilities. For Casey County Kentucky.

 

 

 

 

Sarah Kelly and girls!

In addition to being a super Giant Alaskan Malamute fan, Sarah is also an equine technician. Sarah has rescued and trained many horses from retired race horses to wild mustangs. Many horses have been spared certain euthanasia because of Sarah's love and devotion to them. Sarah loves teaching children about horses and animals.

  

Kirk Kelly and Avoid War!

If it's an animal in need. Kirk and Sarah will go to any length possible to help it. Animals need love too! Kirk works as a freelance artist. See some of his work by clicking here.

Alaskan Malamute History and Legend

The name Malamute derives from the name Mahlemuts. This name belonged to the native tribe of the Inuit's who inhabited the Northwestern coast of Alaska. For thousands of years the Mahlemuts bred and trained very large dogs to pull their sleds through horrendous climates and treacherous terrain. They needed a dog that was physically elite. Legend has it that these dogs were also used to protect the family from carnivorous predators such as Polar Bears. Up to a couple hundred years ago Polar Bears were so plentiful that the Inuit peoples were considered a prime choice of prey of the Polar Bear. Prior to firearms, one can just imagine how dangerous it was to confront a Large carnivorous Mammal such as a bear. Smaller breeds of dogs would not be able to hold their own against these animals. Much evidence and artifacts collected in the studies of ancient Alaskan cultures have provided skeletal remains of canines that were very large and consistent in measurement to the m'loot or true Giant Alaskan Malamute.

During the late 19th Century and the early 1900's several Alaskan Malamute owners and breeders had presented the breed to the American Kennel Club for acceptance into the association to be recognized as a purebred. Many political and scandalous activities came into play surrounding the Alaskan Malamute during these times. The main conflict was that the Malamute was such an attractive dog that those who weren't very fond of large breeds or had no need for the physical power of them were attracted to the appearance but wanted a smaller version of it. So during the later part of the 1800's breeders manipulated the breed and this started a smaller version of the Alaskan Malamute. Entire books and stories have been written on this controversy that was the compromising and acceptance of the Alaskan Malamute into the American Kennel Club finally in 1935. The breed standards recognized by the A.K.C. of the Alaskan Malamute have also led to many more controversy's and conflicts of the breed. Since those of us who breed and raise the original m'loots (Giant Alaskan Malamutes) are almost mocked at because our dogs are much larger then those standards the AKC recognizes as show quality Alaskan Malamutes.

Despite The Alaskan Malamute Club of America's attempts for several decades to get the American Kennel Club to recognize either a more widened standardization of the breed or recognize two different types of the breed, the AKC has continued to deny the fact, although still recognizes and registers the Giant Alaskan Malamute as one even though thousands of Giants are sometimes twice the weight and much taller then the standard Alaskan Malamute. Today most owners and breeders of Alaskan Malamutes recognize that there is in fact two different types. The Kotzebue influenced Malamute is generally a standard size. The M'loot influenced is generally a much larger type Alaskan Malamute.

Since the AKC recognizes all purebred Alaskan Malamutes regardless of size. We will just be happy with that and try to avoid any further controversy. At Kelly's Alaskan Malamutes we love them all regardless of size.