Alaska

Alaskan Malamute, also known as Alaska dog, originated in Alaska, United States. It is one of the oldest polar sled dogs. Its name comes from a Maramec tribe living on the banks of the Kozhev Bay in western Alaska. The tribe is one of the Inuit tribes of

The Alaskan Malamute is a cute and friendly dog, of course, it also has its kind and steady side, and has a quiet and elegant temperament when mature.

Very loyal and affectionate to the owner, it is a loyal and dedicated companion dog.

Alaskan Malamute is called the "Three Snow Fools" along with Husky and Samoyed.

Alaskan Malamute has records in the earliest records of North American immigrants. This dog loves outdoor activities, so the Malamute tribe not only uses this breed of dog that can freely shuttle in the Arctic snow to pull sleds, but also hunts polar bears, wolves, and other animals for them, and also lets them guard reindeers.

From 1909 to 1918, Alaskan sled dogs became popular. In order to cultivate a better breed, many participants in the race tried to crossbreed the Arctic dogs with foreign dogs. This behavior almost led to the extinction of this breed, and this period was later defined as "the decline of the Alaskan sled dog". However, due to the remote geographical location of the Malamute tribe in Alaska, it can even be described as isolated from the world, which has allowed this breed to continue its pure bloodline in its original sense.

In the early 20th century, sled dog races became popular in North America. It was precisely because of this race that Americans realized the need to regain the Alaskan sled dog, a local sled dog breed. Therefore, in 1926, American sled dog enthusiasts began to select and cultivate purebred Alaskan sled dogs based on the local sled dogs. This was the implementation of purebred protection measures at that time. After about ten years, in 1935, the American Kennel Club officially recognized the Alaskan Malamute as a separate breed.

This dog is very clean, without any odor, does not like to bark for no reason, and is very friendly to humans, affectionate, it can be a companion dog or a family dog.

Extremely loyal and capable, with a strong character and a strong sense of direction, it loves outdoor activities very much, and its sense of smell is very sensitive, strong, suitable as an excellent guard dog or working dog.

Alaskan Malamutes are more afraid of hot and humid environments, so they are not suitable for living in hot and rainy southern regions, but more suitable in the north.

In addition, because this dog needs a lot of exercise every day, it is not suitable for people with little free time or too busy to keep this breed.

1. Heart disease

Dogs are more likely to suffer from heart disease due to obesity and old age. When dogs have heart disease, they mainly show symptoms such as easy fatigue and difficulty breathing. It is difficult to detect heart disease in dogs, and often the owners find out when the dogs are already critically ill.

2. Infectious diseases

Canine distemper and canine parvovirus are common and highly fatal infectious diseases in dogs. Dogs that have not been vaccinated in time are susceptible to these two infectious diseases. Once infected, they may show symptoms such as lethargy, decreased appetite, increased body temperature, vomiting, and diarrhea.

3. Kidney disease

When it comes to common diseases and symptoms in dogs, kidney disease must be mentioned. The frightening aspect of canine kidney disease is that the onset is often unnoticed, and when the owner discovers it, the kidney damage in the dogs has often exceeded 75%. When dogs have kidney problems, the symptoms are generally bloody urine, abnormal urine color, and changes in urination habits.

4. Parasites

Gastrointestinal parasites such as roundworms and hookworms, as well as heartworms, are common parasites in dogs. When dogs are infected with gastrointestinal parasites, the main symptoms include weight loss, depression, diarrhea, presence of worms in the stool, and pale gum mucosa. Heartworm is a parasite that lives in the dog's heart. Dogs infected with heartworm may experience decreased vitality, coughing, anemia, wheezing, and ascites.

5. Canine pneumonia

Pneumonia is also a common disease in dogs, but it is often a complication of other diseases. It often occurs in dogs with abnormalities in the upper respiratory system, bacterial infections, canine distemper infections, viral colds, lung dysfunction, and heartworm infections. Coughing, nasal congestion, and elevated body temperature are the main symptoms of canine pneumonia.

Alaskan Malamute, also known as Alaska dog, comes from the cold regions, so it has poor heat resistance and requires a cool living environment.

In high temperatures and high humidity environments, it is prone to heat stroke due to its poor ability to dissipate heat. Therefore, it should avoid activities in the scorching sun, and the kennel should be built in a shady place. In the summer, the dog should be given cold water baths.

This breed has strong activity ability, so it requires a spacious living environment to ensure sufficient exercise.

Compared with other breeds, it has poor discipline and tends to be more free and casual, so training is needed to provide restraint.

It has a large size and is mainly kept indoors, so it is best to provide a spacious yard with enough shade and water, rather than a small living space.

The self-cleaning ability of its fur is strong, so it does not need to be bathed frequently. If the environment is not particularly dirty and it is kept indoors, it is generally sufficient to bathe it once every 2-3 weeks.

1. Can't bathe frequently

When bathing dogs, of course, you can't do it too often. Bathing dogs depends on the hygiene of dogs. If the weather is hot in summer, you can bathe them one or two more times. In winter, you can reduce it by one or two times, but in general, it should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!

2. Be diligent in brushing

Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. Seasonal shedding is more severe. To make the fur grow well, brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use pet-specific combs to help dogs clean naturally shed hair and avoid tangling. Brushing once in the morning and once in the evening for about five minutes is enough.

3. Sunbathe

Sunbathing is beneficial to the growth of dog's fur. Besides making the fur more shiny, letting dogs sunbathe can also help sterilize. While sunbathing, pet owners can let the dogs exercise, which can help improve their physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.

4. Deworming

Bad fur is actually closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from dogs and compete for nutrients. So deworming is essential. It is recommended to do internal and external deworming at the same time. Deworming drugs can cause great harm to the dog's intestines and stomach, so it is recommended to feed probiotics together in normal times to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.

5. Pay attention to diet

In order to make the dog's fur look beautiful, it is necessary to lay a good foundation of nutrition and pay attention to daily diet. On the one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a dog food that is suitable for the dog and has sufficient nutrition to meet the dog's needs. On the other hand, you can also feed the dog with an appropriate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil.