I feel so bad for cold climate dogs in places with high temperatures. They need the cold, they love to just sit in snow banks. That said, Malamutes are such sweet gentle dogs, so I understand wanting to have one as a pet. They just really need cold climates.
I’m a big fan of medium-long and long-haired cats like Maine Coons, Norwegian Forest cats, and hybrids, but you have to brush them regularly. They usually love it and appreciate when you brush them, so I’t always kind of a nice cozy brushing session when I sit down to brush my cat. If you want a pet with a thick or long coat of fur, you need to be proactive about taking care of them.