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32. Large Malamutes & their recorded weights
This page gives you solid data and facts recorded from the IWPA data base and also information from the Doggpower data base. All this information can be researched and found on your own, but I have put this together for you to see very easily all the specific data combined. All the information below is known to be true and factual. The two web sites below are the two places this information was gained from. I guess with the information for you to see you are welcome to make your own conclusion on what "True Sizes" Really Are.
IWPA.net
Doggpower.com
Below are different breeds of dogs that are some of the top weights in their class and breed. These are some of the biggest dogs recorded on IWPA scales from the year 1996-2005.
| Breed |
Name |
Top / Low Weights of Dog |
Owner / Handler |
| Newfoundland |
Belle |
Top-126 Low-126 |
Terry Miller |
| Rottweiler |
Apollo |
Top-147 Low-145 |
Eddie Cardova |
| St Bernard |
Ambrose |
Top-186 Low-176 |
Shari Anders |
| Great Dane |
Brusier |
Top-160 Low-160 |
Kyle Rima |
| Gr.Swiss Mt Dog |
Bull |
Top-124 Low-124 |
Jennifer Demers |
| Akita |
Gigi |
Top-132 Low-132 |
Scott Smith |
| Irish Wolfhound |
Beaver |
Top-168 Low-167 |
Ruth Labarge |
| Bouvier |
Sherman |
Top-121 Low-121 |
Michelle Jensen |
| English Mastiff |
Sly |
Top-230 Low-202 |
Frank Wells |
Below I have put together all the Alaskan Malamutes that I could find in the IWPA data base, that were recorded 130 lbs or more. This data is compiled from years 1996-2005. This is almost 10 years of recorded weights of the largest malamutes all over the U.S.A.
Alaskan Malamutes Only
| Year |
Name |
Top / Low Weights of Dog |
Owner / Handler |
Weight
Difference |
| 1996 |
Harley |
Top-130 Low-130 |
Terry Skinner |
|
| |
Kody |
Top-138 |
Jeff Parsons |
|
| |
Juneau |
Top-139 Low-123 |
Karl Welle |
-16 |
| |
Blazer |
Top-130 |
Steve Jackson |
|
| |
Arnold |
Top-164 Low-155 |
Mary Samuelson |
-9 |
| |
Sabre |
Top-144 |
John Samuelson |
|
| |
Willy |
Top-133 |
Marcia Ezell |
|
| 1997 |
Boomer |
Top-130 |
John Berntsen |
|
| |
Kavik |
Top-136 |
Craig Hohnbaum |
|
| |
Jag |
Top-131 |
Jeff Fehrs |
|
| |
Highland Warrior |
Top-162 Low-133 |
Robert Riddle |
-29 |
| |
Yukon Kane |
Top-130 |
Amy Doty |
|
| |
Phoenix |
Top-141 Low-138 |
Sean Mackin |
-3 |
| 1998 |
Al |
Top-150 Low-134 |
Jack Scofield |
-16 |
| |
Dakota |
Top-136 Low-135 |
Robb Kidd |
-1 |
| |
Rebel |
Top-165 Low-128 |
Nathan Sellers |
-37 |
| |
Grizzly |
Top-166 Low-138 |
Nathan Sellers |
-28 |
| |
Kiska |
Top-170 Low-124 |
James Charles |
-46 |
| |
Kodiak |
Top-143 Low-132 |
James Charles |
-11 |
| |
Tonka |
Top-138 Low-130 |
Chuck Gerson |
-8 |
| |
Cobra |
Top-145 Low-138 |
Nathan Sellers |
-7 |
| |
Barracuda |
Top-128 Low-122 |
Ryan Wood |
-6 |
| |
Koot |
Top-140 |
Melody Sayles |
|
| |
Bubbadog |
Top-115 Low-99 |
Bob Bonacorsi |
-16 |
| |
Red |
Top-117 |
Bob Bonacorsi |
|
| |
Blazer |
Top-140 Low-135 |
Steve Jackson |
-5 |
| |
Yukon |
Top-133 |
Sharon Spangler |
|
| |
Kayak |
Top-134 Low-129 |
Mike Raines |
-5 |
| |
Glacier |
Top-148 Low-125 |
Larry Shaferly |
-23 |
| |
TJ |
Top-130 |
Larry Shaferly |
|
| 1999 |
Boomer |
Top-130 |
John Berntsen |
|
| |
Kavik |
Top-136 |
Craig Hohnbaum |
|
| |
Jag |
Top-131 |
Jeff Fehrs |
|
| |
Yukon Kane |
Top-130 |
Amy Doty |
|
| 2000 |
Avalanche |
Top-116 Low-114 |
George Ferrari |
-2 |
| |
Tug |
Top-132 Low-130 |
Lissi Dunsdun |
-2 |
| |
Storm |
Top-133 Low-127 |
Tim Broere |
-6 |
| |
Balto |
Top-127 |
Eve Bagley |
|
| |
Kobe |
Top-135 |
John Stephens |
|
| 2001 |
Chunka |
Top-180 Low-137 |
Nathan Sellers |
-43 |
| |
Big Thunder |
Top-144 Low-130 |
Sue Ferrari |
-14 |
| |
Moose |
Top-167 Low-138 |
Larry Shaferly |
-29 |
| |
Kobe |
Top-165 Low-153 |
John Stephens |
-12 |
| |
Moses |
Top-155 Low-125 |
Mark Pickrel |
-30 |
| 2002 |
Kodiak |
Top-145 |
Jason Brennan |
|
| |
Jethro |
Top-168 Low-133 |
Jared Lance Sinkowski |
-35 |
| |
Kayak |
Top-161 Low-150 |
James Cope |
-11 |
| |
Suki |
Top-136 Low-121 |
Kevin Catlin |
-15 |
| |
Chief |
Top-133 Low-131 |
Kevin Catlin |
-2 |
| |
Falcor |
Top-129 Low-127 |
Robert Riddle |
-2 |
| |
Thumper |
Top-126 Low-119 |
Rhonda Wood |
-7 |
| |
Lakota |
Top-128 Low-119 |
Ryan Wood |
-9 |
| |
Storm |
Top-137 Low-127 |
Tim Broere |
-10 |
| |
Chevy |
Top-135 Low-130 |
Lissi Dunsdon |
-5 |
| 2003 |
Dakota |
Top-130 Low-127 |
Aviva Beach |
-3 |
| |
Coco |
Top-140 Low-134 |
Jaci Rodgers |
-6 |
| |
Kayla |
Top-124 Low-120 |
Nathan Sellers |
-4 |
| |
Breezy |
Top-104 |
Ryan Wood |
|
| |
Angus |
Top-150 |
Jim & Judy Chester |
|
| |
Bogie |
Top-126 Low-130 |
Brenda Lemon |
-4 |
| |
Goldie |
Top-142 Low-128 |
David Heffelfinger |
-14 |
| |
Buddy |
Top-148 Low-131 |
Todd Sheehan |
-17 |
| |
Tynee |
Top-136 Low-128 |
Brian Weldi |
-8 |
| |
Wolfgang |
Top-142 Low-135 |
Kevin Catlin/Lakin Ducker |
-7 |
| 2004 |
Josh |
Top-110 Low-119 |
Todd Sheehan |
-9 |
| 2005 |
Luke |
Top-138 Low-131 |
Todd Sheehan |
-7 |
| |
Shadow |
Top-132 |
Pat Deneen |
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Below are in order from greatest to least are all Alaskan Malamutes recorded on the IWPA scales that weigh 155 lbs or more. Their top weights are recorded in Purple.
Many of these dogs weights fluctuated greatly. All dogs that had a fluctuation of more than 25 lbs were recorded in Red.
Doggpower also records weights, pulls and events. Many but not all had an average weight from the Doggpower site and the total number of recorded pulls combined and the weights at which the dogs were recorded. All the weights were tallied and that is the Average Weight in Blue.
| Rank |
Name |
Top / Low Weights |
Owner / Handler |
Weight
Difference |
DoggPower
Average Wt. |
| 1 |
Chunka |
Top-180 Low-137 |
Nathan Sellers |
-43 |
155 lbs |
| 2 |
Kiska |
Top-170 Low-124 |
James Charle |
-46 |
151 lbs |
| 3 |
Jethro |
Top-168 Low-133 |
Lance Sinkowski |
-35 |
141 lbs |
| 4 |
Moose |
Top-167 Low-138 |
Larry Shaferly |
-29 |
146 lbs |
| 5 |
Grizzly |
Top-166 Low-138 |
Nathan Sellers |
-28 |
154 lbs |
| 6/7 |
Rebel |
Top-165 Low-128 |
Nathan Sellers |
-37 |
151 lbs |
| 6/7 |
Kobe |
Top-165 Low-153 |
John Stephens |
-12 |
160 lbs |
| 8 |
Arnold |
Top-164 Low-155 |
Mary Samuelson |
-9 |
|
| 9 |
Highland Warrior |
Top-162 Low-133 |
Robert Riddle |
-29 |
151 lbs |
| 10 |
Kayak |
Top-161 Low-150 |
James Cope |
-11 |
142 lbs |
| 11 |
Moses |
Top-155 Low-125 |
Mark Pickrel |
-30 |
139 lbs |
BELOW ARE PICTURES COURTESY OF manor@eskimo.com
PICTURES WERE TAKEN AT THE OLYMPIA
WEIGHT PULL - SUNDAY , FEB 24, 2002
FEATURED IN TWO OF THE
PICTURES IS ONE OF THE LARGER MALAMUTES RECORDED AT 155 AVERAGE
WEIGHT "CHUNKA"
                     
Below is information about Pepperhaus Kennels. This kennel's owner, Ron Overgaard started his IWPA career with a 175 lb. Alaskan Malamute - one of the larger malamutes I have found. He also went on to win a 3x gold medal with Can. CH. Shanghai's Von Jobe CDX, WDS. She earned her Working Dog Superior title. See more information about Ron Overgaard below:
www.pepperhausrottweilers.com
Pepperhaus Kennels is owned by Ron & Sandy Overgaard, located in the mountains of SW Washington State. Established in 1981, they produce dogs of excellent temperament, health, structure and working ability. First and foremost Pepperhaus Rottweilers are family members. You'll find Pepperhaus Rottweilers in all areas of competition sports including AKC, CKC and German Sieger shows, obedience, agility, herding, tracking and weight pulling. Their kennel has produced many Champions and Top 10 performance ranked dogs
| Ron's story: from the Pepperhaus website:
I've had
a life long interest in dogs having several growing up. My interest in
competitive dog sports started in 1984 when I saw a weight pull at the winter
ski and sports show in Portland Oregon. I was hooked! 
My first puller was a 175 LB Alaskan Malamute
named Mack. Yes, he was a bit over standard, but could he pull!! Mack went on to
win 3 consecutive IWPA (International Weight Pull Association) Gold Medals. He
also earned the IWPA Working Dog Superior title. His record on snow was 3570
lbs. His record on wheels was 6900 lbs. Mack was on TV several times and was a
real crowd pleaser.
My other two pulling dogs we're Rottweilers. A
female,V-rated Can. CH. Shanghai's von Jobe CDX, WDS. She was also a 3 time gold
medal winner for her weight division, earning her Working Dog Superior title.
(To earn the WDS title the dog must pull 23 ti mes their body weight, on three
different occasions). With the
Rottweilers, I also became interested in other aspects of dog sports. I started
showing in conformation and AKC obedience. Later we competed in the German style
shows and Jobe was V rated several times. My second Rottweiler was, V
rated, A/C CH. Bear Paws Axel Independence CDX, BH,WDS. Draugo, as he was
called, was a silver medal winner for his weight division, being beat out by
Jobe!
I also did a little herding with Draugo and Jobe, both earned their HIC. I now enjoy training and handling for others, as well as our own dogs, having
titled numerous dogs in conformation and advanced working degrees.
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