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The Alaskan Malamute Club of
the United Kingdom.
The Alaskan Malamute
Club of the
United Kingdom was formed in 1964. Although there were
not that many Malamutes in Britain at that time, a small
group of enthusiast got together in an effort to promote
this magnificent breed in a positive light.
The Club has grown
steadily along with the breed's popularity and
encourages responsible breeding by its members by
insisting on adherence to a code of ethics.
The Club holds two
shows a year, an open show in the spring and a
Championship show in the autumn. The breed gained CC
status with the UK Kennel Club in 2006 after over 40
years as a rare breed and currently have 6 sets of CCs
available each year. Members have the opportunity to
compete for the AMCUK Malamute of the Year titles,
introduced in 2000 to recognise showing achievements.
To encourage the
working side of the breed, the Club introduced a Working
Malamute of the Year title in 2003 which is gaining in
popularity each year. Although the Club doesn't host any
working rallies, it supports the working of Malamutes
and is looking at introducing Working Titles from the
Alaskan Malamute of America in the near future.
The Club also
offers chances to learn about the breed in the form of
Breed Seminars and Judging Seminars, often taking
advantage of the knowledge and experience of well
established foreign breeders and judges.
It's not all about
competition though and the Club also hosts Fun Days
where people and their Malamutes can take part in games
and try out activities, usually whilst fund raising for
Breed Rescue.
Membership is
encouraged from anyone interested in Alaskan Malamutes,
owners, breeders and judges. Members get reduced entry
fees to events as well as receiving The Sled Dog, our
club magazine, 4 times a year.
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