Glacier Malamutes
- Kalispell, MT
Meet the breeder
I'm Michaela R., the breeder behind Glacier Malamutes located in Kalispell, MT. We are a veteran owned, small time Alaskan Malamute breeder. We breed for intelligence and temperament and are passionate about preserving the best qualities in our puppies. All adults in our program are OFA hip/elbow certified and Embark tested. Our malamutes are part of our family. Puppies are born in home and handled/loved on daily.
Q. & A. with Michaela
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include gray and white, sable and white, black and white, agouti and white, and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Janis
Went homeFemale
Regina George
Went homeFemale
Gretchen Wieners
Went homeFemale
Damian
Went homeMale
Cady
Went homeFemale
Karen
Went homeFemale
Aaron
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Michaela
Michaela has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a one year health guarantee, vet examination, first round of vaccinations, puppy socialization, limited AKC registration, dewormings, and microchipping. We do offer military discount.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michaela may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Michaela offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Michaela directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michaela.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Kalispell, MT
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Glacier Park Airport
More about Michaela
Michaela has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Michaela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Michaela is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Glacier Malamutes meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Maverick, dad
Alaskan Malamute
About Maverick
Maverick is a male Alaskan Malamute. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Michaela decided to make him part of their program. Michaela has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Ash, mom
Alaskan Malamute
About Ash
Ash is a female Alaskan Malamute. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michaela decided to make her part of their program. Michaela has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Glacier Malamutes reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Alaskan Malamutes.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Full Embark Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Michaela to bring home their puppies.
Ricky T.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
We loved adopting our new family member from Michaela! She is very sweet, a great communicator, and she loves her little Malamutes ❤️. We picked up little summer about a week and a half ago, and we love her little more every day! If that's possible ☺️
- mp
monica p.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Michaela was absolutely amazing, she kept me updated regularly, with photos and messages. Beautiful Oakley was just oh so precious!
