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Current Alaskan Malamute puppies from verified breeders. You contact the breeders directly – free and with no middleman.
Estimate: a Alaskan Malamute puppy from a responsible breeder typically costs between €1,200 and €2,500.
The price depends on the pairing, health tests and the breeder's facilities.
A Alaskan Malamute costs around ~€210 per month (€110 – €400, depending on your setup). The first year adds up to roughly ~€5,150 including purchase, equipment and puppy school; across the dog's life (12 years) it comes to about ~€32,320.
Per month
~€210
In the first year
~€5,150
Across the dog's life
~€32,320
With surgery cover, running costs come to about ~€210 per month — in return, your share of a major operation drops from several thousand euros to around 20 percent.
Estimate at a mid-range setup (suburban, dry food, 1–2 hours of daily exercise), average German prices, as of July 2026.
A Alaskan Malamute puppy from a reputable breeder typically costs between €1,200 and €2,500. The price depends on pedigree, health testing, and the breeder.
A Alaskan Malamute costs around ~€210 per month (€110 – €400, depending on your setup). The first year adds up to roughly ~€5,150 including purchase, equipment and puppy school; across the dog's life (12 years) it comes to about ~€32,320.
Look for a reputable breeder with health testing of parent dogs, vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping. All breeders on HonestDog are verified and screened.
Look for breeders with health certificates, breed club membership, and positive reviews. HonestDog verifies all breeders for responsible and ethical breeding practices.
Alaskan Malamute puppies should be at least 8-12 weeks old before being separated from their mother. Reputable breeders release puppies no earlier than 8 weeks of age.
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Alaskan Malamutes are considered calm, stubborn dogs that are rather difficult to train. They are passionate hunters and love to run. Malamutes need mental and physical activity and, due to their hunting motivation, a well-trained recall from the start.
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Photo from the breeder2 puppies from this litter
Mount McCloud · Lower Saxony
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