北极动物篇21-阿拉斯加雪橇犬.PDFVIP

北极动物篇21-阿拉斯加雪橇犬 The Alaskan Malamute is a generally large breed of domestic dog originally bred for use hauling heavy freight because of their strength and endurance, and later an Alaskan sled dog. They are similar to other arctic breeds, like the Canadian Eskimo Dog, the Siberian Husky and the Samoyed. 阿拉斯加雪橇犬，又称阿拉斯加马拉穆，是最古老的雪橇犬之一。它原是一般的 家养狗，而后被训练出了能拖拉超重货物的力量与耐力，由此成为了雪橇犬。它 和其他雪橇犬有着相似性，如加拿大爱斯基摩雪橇犬以及哈士奇和萨摩耶。 The American Kennel Club breed standard describes a natural range of size, with a desired size of 58 cm tall and 34 kg for females, 64 cm tall and 39 kg for males. Heavier individuals (41 kg) and dogs smaller than 34 kg are commonly seen. There is often a marked size difference between males and females. 美国犬业俱乐部（AKC ）对阿拉斯加雪橇犬的品种标准描述是：雌性身高为58 厘米，体重为34 公斤。雄性身高为64 厘米，体重为39 公斤。较大体型的狗（41 公斤）和较小体型的狗（34 公斤）也是很常见的。雌性和雄性之间的体型大小 差异明细。 The coat of the Alaskan Malamute is a double coat. The undercoat has an oily and woolly texture and can be as thick as two inches. The outer guard coat is coarse and stands off the body—longer at the withers but not more than one inch off the sides of the body. Ears are small in proportion to the head and stand firmly erect when at attention. Unlike the Siberian Husky, which is bred for speed, the Alaskan Malamute is bred for power and endurance. 阿拉斯加雪橇犬的毛有两层。下层毛可以厚达两英寸，而且油亮柔软。上层毛粗 糙但不会超过一英寸。耳朵占头部比例小，当阿拉斯加雪橇犬注意力集中的时候， 耳朵会坚挺竖立。不像天生拥有很快的奔跑速度的哈士奇（西伯利亚雪橇犬）， 阿拉斯加雪橇犬的选育以耐力和力量为目标（这是因为最初的驯养者需要拥有较 好耐力和力量犬种）。 The usual colors of the Malamutes are various shades of gray and white, black and white, red and white, or solid white. There are a wide range of markings in the breed. The eyes of the Alaskan Malamute are almond-shaped and are varied shades of brown; however, the darker eye is preferred. There is also a possibility for blue or bi-eyes. The physical build of the Malamute is compact and strong with substance, bone and snowshoe feet. 阿拉斯加雪橇犬的颜色通常有灰白相间、黑白相间、红白相间和纯白色，它们身 上的色块分布以及斑纹也是各色各样。阿拉斯加雪橇犬的