Mally Foxhound -- Alaskan Malamute X English Foxhound

		Mally Foxhound
		He is not recognized by the F.C.I.


Origin			U.S.A. <> Great Britain -> U.S.A.
Translation			Francis Vandersteen

A brief presentation of the Mally Foxhound

The Mally Foxhound is a hybrid mix of an Alaskan Malamute and an English Foxhound. There are several breeds of Foxhound, which could have been used to create this hybrid, although the specific Foxhound breed used is not stated, it is thought to be the English Foxhound. There's not much information available on the hybrid itself, but we do know that it may inherit a variety of traits from the parent breeds. As might be expected, this friendly, gentle and social hybrid excels not only at hunting and tracking, but is also excellent with children, but not so much with cats and other animals.

History of the Mally Foxhound

The Mally Foxhound hybrid is a cross between an Alaskan Malamute and the English Foxhound, and is a more recent hybrid mix. There isn't much information available on the hybrid itself, but there is information on the parent breeds. We need to glean the history of this hybrid from the histories of the parent breeds.

	A little of the Alaskan Malamute
	The history of this noble, nomadic race known as the Alaskan Malamute is as vague as that of the Mahlemut people from whom it perhaps takes its name. It seems that the Malamutes were found in the Kotzebue Sound region on Alaska's Pacific coast by Russian explorers and were also discovered to be highly prized by Alaskan landowners. The breed is believed to be the oldest Arctic sled dog and perhaps one of the oldest known dog breeds, their ancestors having existed for thousands of years, traveling from Siberia to Alaska. The breed was developed for heavy transport and was invaluable to early Alaskan natives for traveling and moving supplies and goods in the extreme weather conditions of the Alaskan winter season. They were bred to pull sleds containing goods, supplies and people in the most frigid and deplorable weather conditions possible. They were also used to hunt seals and polar bears in addition to their heavy transport duties. Until the gold rush of 1896, the Malamute was so highly prized by the Eskimos that very few were sold to white settlers or travelers. The Alaskan Malamute was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935.

	Standard of the Alaskan Malamute
	A little of the English Foxhound
	Foxhound is a name given to a group of Foxhound types, two of which are recognized, the American Foxhound and the English Foxhound. The English Foxhound, originally from the United Kingdom, was carefully and selectively bred for hundreds of years by the British, most probably from the 1500s onwards. Although stockier than its American counterpart, this breed is both affectionate and gentle, as well as extremely active. The Foxhound was bred to hunt and exterminate foxes, which in the 1500s were considered no better than rodents and other vermin, and somewhere in the 1700s, English hunters responded to this need by breeding the dogs to specialize in tracking, hunting and killing the native English red fox. This was accomplished while horse riders followed in the traditional British manner. The English Foxhound was brought to America and became the ancestor of the American Foxhound and contributed to the development of other Foxhounds, hunting dogs. The English Foxhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909. The Mally Foxhound hybrid itself is recognized by the Dog Registry of America.

	Standard of the English Foxhound

Appearance of the Mally Foxhound

The Mally Foxhound is a hybrid of the Alaskan Malamute and the English Foxhound. As such, the hybrid can take on the appearance traits of one or both parent breeds. Your hybrid may have a broad, muscular body with confident posture, or an athletic, clean-cut, muscular body without bulk; a broad head with pointed ears carried erect, or a long muzzle with hanging, low-set ears of medium length; dark eyes with eye rims, nose and lips all black; or large brown eyes; the tail could be long and curved back, or long and gaily carried high. The colors of the hybrid could be: a variety of colors ranging from solid white to bicolor white with black, gray, red or sandy markings or tricolor (black, white and tan) or white with hare (more tan than black and white, giving the appearance of a hare), badger (mix of white, gray, brown and black hairs), fawn or yellow. The coat can be double, with the undercoat around 5 centimeters long, thick and oily to provide protection against cold temperatures and repel water, or short, glossy, hard-textured and dense. The hybrid could weigh from 25 to 43 kilos and measure 56 to 69 centimeters.

Temperament of the Mally Foxhound

Your Mally Foxhound hybrid can take on the temperament qualities of one or both of its parent breeds. Your hybrid may behave like a big puppy for most of its life, enjoying romping and playing with human family members as much as the professional tasks it was bred for. Both parent breeds have seemingly endless reserves of energy and friendliness, and are easy-going enough to allow them to adapt to most living environments. Your hybrid will probably be good with children and strangers, but probably not so much with cats and other animals. Both parent breeds have a strong hunting instinct and an impulse to wander, so it's important to remember to keep your hybrid on a leash whenever you're out of the house and outside the fenced yard, that is, unless you enjoy chasing your hybrid as it follows that interesting scent wherever it leads, over hill or dale. The parent breeds have been described as affectionate, aggressive, friendly, gentle, independent, loyal, playful, calm and social. They make excellent pets.

Needs and activities of the Mally Foxhound

Your Mally Foxhound is a very active dog. He'll need plenty of exercise to stay healthy and fit. You should expect to exercise your hybrid about 1-2 hours a day and this can be accomplished in the form of long walks or jogs with your dog, playtime in the dog park or fenced yard as well as games of Frisbee and fetch. You'll need to keep your Mally Foxhound mentally challenged to avoid the annoying destructive habits that can result from boredom. Agility and obedience training and land dog training can help in this area. The high activity level of this hybrid will somewhat prevent it from living in apartments or condos, unless the owner is dedicated to devoting time and energy to keeping it appropriately challenged physically and mentally, activities that will have to be carried out outside the apartment. or condominium. He'll do much better in a house with a fenced yard, and can live in a rural or urban setting. Depending on the density of your hybrid's coat, it will probably be better suited to cooler climates than warmer ones.

Maintenance of the Mally Foxhound

The Mally Foxhound is a hybrid dog considered to be in the low-to-moderate maintenance category. The length and density of the coat will determine how often your hybrid needs to be brushed and bathed. If the coat qualities come from the Malamute side, you'll need to brush two to three times a week, especially during periods of heavy shedding, but if the coat comes from the Foxhound side, a weekly brushing with a dog glove should be sufficient, as this breed sheds slightly all year round. Bathing should only be done when necessary when your hybrid is dirty or starting to smell, to avoid stripping the coat of the essential oils it needs. Paying attention to the ears at least once a week, checking and cleaning as needed, and brushing his teeth daily or at least two or three times a week will reduce the risk of periodontal disease leading to tooth loss over time. Toenails should be trimmed periodically unless the dog wears them down through normal physical activity. Follow these regular eye and physical examinations to keep your hybrid healthy and fit.