I have been a malamute lover since childhood, when my dad got us one from a rescue group. Once I had a home appropriate for a dog, I searched for Mamalute breeders, and when I found one in the area I selected a malamute puppy for my family. :) The breeder turned out to be the daughter of Barbara Brooks (Author of this book). She followed this book's principles closely in her Breeding program. The results are amazing. My girl Mal from this breeder is wonderful. She is smart, strong, heathy, and of great temperment. She gave us this book with the puppy, and it has been of great value in caring for our new familly member. Its advice on everything from training, to care to breed tendencies and deep understanding of the breed are so helpful. We will be taking our malamute up Mt. Washington as a pack dog using this book as our guide to perpare for the trip.