Alaskan Malamute
A hardy sled dog.
canine
mammal
Also known as: Canidae, canid
canine, (family Canidae), any of 36 living species of foxes, wolves, jackals, and other members of the dog family. Found throughout the world, canines tend to be slender long-legged animals with long muzzles, bushy tails, and erect pointed ears. Canines are carnivores that prey on a wide variety of animals, large and small, though some also eat carrion and vegetable matter. Highly intelligent and easily trained, canines were probably the first animals to be domesticated....
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