Alaskan Malamute Puppy Dog Care Information

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Alaskan Malamute puppy dog

Alaskan Malamute Health Information:

Like any breed of dog, the Alaskan Malamute is subject to a variety of health concerns. Your best bet is, when deciding to choose a new Alaskan Malamute puppy, check around with several breeders and ask about the various health issues that can affect these beautiful dogs. A reputable breeder should be well-versed in the health concerns and should be able to give you more details, as well as showing you the sire and dam of your potential puppy. Some of the health problems that can affect Alaskan Malamutes include:

Hip dysplasia
Hyperthyroidism
Prone to cancer
Flea and food allergies
Epilepsy

Alaskan Malamute Exercise Information:

It's important to remember that the Alaskan Malamute was bred as a working dog and, for this reason, isn't prone to playing the role of couch potato. While they are content to snuggle up in a small apartment (and will happily share even the smallest of beds with his human), the Alaskan Malamute still needs plenty of exercise in order to burn off excess energy. This can be accomplished by letting him run, supervised, in a fenced-in back yard, taking him for several good walks every day, or regular trips to the dog park.

Without proper exercise, your Malamute puppy may quickly outweigh a horse, not to mention the risk of his developing bad habits or turning to destructive behavior as a means of appeasing his boredom.

Alaskan Malamute Grooming Needs:

Alaskan Malamutes have a very thick, double coat that helps keep them warm in extremely cold temperatures. Owners should give their Alaskan Malamute a good brushing a couple times a week to get rid of stray hairs and dirt.

Alaskan Malamutes tend to shed seasonally, so during these times you'll need to give your dog a good going-over with a shedding blade, in addition to the regular weekly brushing duties.

Other than brushing, your Alaskan Malamute will require little in the way of grooming.