I'm the breeder behind Kalamals located in Virginia. Bringing a dog into your home is a lifelong commitment to its well-being. At Kalamals, it is not about mass-producing puppies or finishing the largest number of champions. It is about breeding healthy, quality representatives of the breed and placing them in loving permanent homes.
Q. & A. with Julie
Why did you start breeding?
Love for Alaskan Malamutes started when we bought our first in 1989. We enjoyed her so much we soon found ourselves with four more malamute pets through rescue. We were a rescue foster home for Alaskan Malamutes for 8 years fostering, training, and rehoming over 30 mals in the '90s. By 1998 we purchased our first "show" Alaskan Malamute. By 2020 we have finished 32 owners handled champions.
What makes your program special?
We are always looking to improve our line, I believe that a breeder should focus first on the health, structure, and temperament of a dog and for this reason, only dogs that are physically healthy with OFA certified hips and eyes and mentally sound will be bred at KalaMals. Sire and Dams are normally an AKC Champions. We take pride in each and every litter we produce.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Julie
Julie 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Email kalamals@swva for deposit information.”
Contract & health guarantee
Julie 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 Julie 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 Julie directly.
Kalamals 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
Lily, mom
Alaskan Malamute
About Lily
Lily is a female Alaskan Malamute. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Ella, mom
Alaskan Malamute
About Ella
Ella is a female Alaskan Malamute. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Jagger, dad
Alaskan Malamute
About Jagger
Jagger is a male Alaskan Malamute. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Julie decided to make him part of their program. Julie 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.
Toby, dad
Alaskan Malamute
About Toby
Toby is a male Alaskan Malamute. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Julie decided to make him part of their program. Julie 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.
Moxie, mom
Alaskan Malamute
About Moxie
Moxie is a female Alaskan Malamute. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Kalamals 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Polyneuropathy (NDRG1), Alaskan Malamute Type
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).