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Quiz about Malamutes The Gentle Giants of Alaska

Malamutes: The Gentle Giants of Alaska Quiz

Because I love this particular breed so much, I thought it would be fun to ask some quesions that others may not know.

A multiple-choice quiz by Whiplash4ever. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Whiplash4ever

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,972

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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2322

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Alaskan Malamute, which is one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, was named after what native tribe?
Hint

Mahlmuit

Mahlemut

All of these

Malemiut

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Alaskan Malamute is a member of what type of dogs?
Hint

Terrier

None of these

Retriever

Spitz

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following dogs is from the same family as the Alaskan Malamute? Hint

All of these

Akita

Siberian Husky

Pomeranian

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to Paul Voelker, the Alaskan Malamute is the oldest breed on the North American continent and is probably the breed longest associated with man.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Because Alaskan Malamutes are so big, they don't make good indoor house pets.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Because they are such big dogs, Malamutes require large quantities of food.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Because the Eskimo people are credited for the breed, I thought I'd throw this question in just for fun. In the language of the Canadian Indians, what does the term "Eskimo" mean? Hint

The people

Innuit

Dances with wolves

Raw flesh eater

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Question 8 of 10

8. Malamutes are the dog of choice in sled racing because it is what they were bred to do.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. It is common for Alaskan Malamutes to have deep, penetrating blue eyes.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Other than the Alaskan Malamute's physical appearance, what is the characteristic that most closely resembles that of their wild cousin, the wolf? Hint

Their tail

Their howl

Their build

Their eyes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Alaskan Malamute, which is one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, was named after what native tribe?

Answer: All of these

This is a trick question. The Mahlemut (Malemiut, Mahlmuit, Malemuit) tribes from the Norton Sound area of Alaska are believed to be responsible for the creation of the Alaskan Malamute, which is one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs.

2. The Alaskan Malamute is a member of what type of dogs?

Answer: Spitz

All Spitz-breed dogs share similar characteristics. Some of the more common traits are the pricked ears, a curled tail which lays on their backs and a double coat.

3. Which of the following dogs is from the same family as the Alaskan Malamute?

Answer: All of these

Even though the Pomeranian is considered a member of the toy class and the Akita comes from Japan, they all still belong to the Spitz group.

4. According to Paul Voelker, the Alaskan Malamute is the oldest breed on the North American continent and is probably the breed longest associated with man.

Answer: True

Paul Voelker, one of the first Malamute breeders, believed bone and ivory carvings, dating back thousands of years, have shown the Malamute basically the same as we see them today.

5. Because Alaskan Malamutes are so big, they don't make good indoor house pets.

Answer: False

With the exception of the masses of fur they lose when they are shedding their coat, they are excellent house dogs. They are extremely clean and surprisingly quiet. They are very sure footed and in no way clumsy around furniture.

6. Because they are such big dogs, Malamutes require large quantities of food.

Answer: False

Most Malamutes love food but they eat surprisingly little for their size.

7. Because the Eskimo people are credited for the breed, I thought I'd throw this question in just for fun. In the language of the Canadian Indians, what does the term "Eskimo" mean?

Answer: Raw flesh eater

This is another trick question. The Eskimos refer to themselves as "Innuit" which means "The People."

8. Malamutes are the dog of choice in sled racing because it is what they were bred to do.

Answer: False

The Malamute is a very strong dog, but they are not as fast as some of the other northern breeds such as Siberians Huskies. Because of this, they are not generally used in sprint sled racing or in races like the Iditarod (although they sometimes are). Endurance and strength are the Malamute strengths, and they are often used for exploratory trips across the North Pole or Antarctica and in weight pull competitions.

9. It is common for Alaskan Malamutes to have deep, penetrating blue eyes.

Answer: False

If you are looking at a dog that has blue eyes, you're most likely looking at a Siberian Husky or a dog with Husky blood in it

10. Other than the Alaskan Malamute's physical appearance, what is the characteristic that most closely resembles that of their wild cousin, the wolf?

Answer: Their howl

The howl of the Malamute has been heard at both the North and South Pole and many places in between. My girl's howl so closely resembles those of her wild cousins that they often answer her at night.

Source: Author Whiplash4ever

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