I’ve always enjoyed dogs. Growing up, the first dog we had was Fluffy. She was what some would call a “mutt”, but we loved her. Mostly, we had German Shepherds. I don’t have anything against cats. We had one cat growing up, but I’m definitely a dog person.
Since we’ve been married, Tammy and I have had five dogs, all in what the American Kennel Club would call the “Working Group”. We have had four Alaskan Malamutes and one Samoyed. I’m not sure what attracted us initially to the Alaskan Malamute breed, but they are a great fit for us. They don’t bark, though some howl, which I personally think is adorable. They are pretty independent – “Feed me, walk me, give me treats, and I’m good” type independent. They do shed however, “blowing their coat” once a year, making what we call ‘tumbleweeds’. Continue reading →