If you have decided that this is the breed for you, or if you are intrigued by any of our planned litters, this decision is just the first step.  At Kipmik, we have selected each breeding pair with care to ensure the highest degree of success.  We strive to produce puppies of proper type, structure and mental stability, and we request the same dedication from you.  In order to find the home most suited to each individual puppy's personality, we need information about its new home and the only way to get that information is to ask you questions. Asking yourself these questions will assist with your decision making, and will help you understand how your new puppy may or may not fit into your lifestyle. Try answering the questions below:

	What interested you in the Alaskan Malamute?
	Have you read and understood the article entitled Malamute 101 by Dr. Ian Dunbar, as well as "How Could You" by Jim Willis?
	Have you owned a dog previously? What kind? Where is it now?
	What type of residence do you have? Do you own your own home? Is your life stable enough to promise the 12+ years your new family member will be with you?
	What is your occupation? Do you have enough leisure time to properly care for your new companion?
	Do you have any children? How many? What are their ages? Can you bring them to meet our dogs?
	Where will your dog stay when you are at work? Where will your dog stay at night?
	Do you have a fenced yard?
	Are you willing to make the financial commitment necessary should your dog become ill?
	Do you intend to enroll your puppy in a training course? Have you done any kind of training previously?
	How do you feel about leash laws?
	What are your intentions about neutering/spaying your new companion?
	What activities are you planning for yourself and your new puppy?
	Where will the new arrival stay when you go on vacation?
	Who will take ownership of your dog should your personal relationship change?
	What will your reaction be when your dog digs up the expensive shrub you have been babying for three years? When he rips a hole in the middle of your new wall-to-wall carpet?
	How will you deal with the mounds of hair in your house when your dog sheds?
	Are you planning to show your dog? Have you ever shown a dog before?
	Are you planning to breed your dog? Have you ever bred a litter before? What are your reasons for breeding a litter? How many litters do you think your dog should have during his/her life?
	Have you read and are in agreement with the terms of our Sales Agreement?  (Please click on the appropriate "Show Pup" or "Pet Pup" link in the menu bar above)
	How do you feel about continued contact with Kipmik Alaskan Malamutes throughout your dog's lifetime?
Please keep in mind that my foremost concern is for the welfare of my puppies and to ensure that they have the best possible home.  Careful consideration of the suitability of each puppy will give the highest chance of success for you and your new family member.  Answering these questions will also help you to envision your future life with your new companion and to plan ahead for his/her care and development.