Kitty Love I have a 16 month old male named Teddy Bear. He and the kitten Scruffy who is 10 months old have been best friends from day one. Teddy carries him around by the scruff of his neck, licks him clean, and shares his food with him. I am told this is not a normal behavior for a malamute. But he also loves small dogs and doesn't try to bully them by his size. He is a true gentle giant.