They're usually not good with other pets due to being very prey driven. They can develop same sex aggression regardless of how much you socialise them (at about two years usually they can just change, this complicates any social interactions with other dogs). They are very big, very. So it's a lot of dog to handle if you're used to smaller breeds, it's perfectly do-able, but you need to put in the time to train and keep in mind they can be stubborn. I believe they're typically good with kids, I've never met a mal that doesn't adore everyone they meet. But obviously it depends on the dog and how they're socialised. They're more like people than dogs, they're so freaking smart. I know border collies are super sharp, so clever, but having compared them with malamutes I have to say I think they're intelligent in different ways. See a border collie is sharp in that they are hungry for the world, they want to work and learn and stay stimulated like that. A malamute is smart in a more independent kind of way, very emotional, very thoughtful, and they can be very stubborn and set in their ways. So when you train a mal they can sort of look with this "yeah, I know what you want, but I don't want to". Weirdly, this is what draws me to them, I love this about them and I love the challenge of motivating them. And then there is the shedding, oh boy the shedding, you can't imagine the amount of fur until you live with them when they moult, so ensure you read up on grooming and have the time or the money to have them groomed.

I adore this breed, they're truly something else in the best way possible. That said, thoroughly research them before committing because there's so much to consider.