OVERVIEW OF ALASKA

Dogs Alaska The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest sled dogs in the world. The breed is named after the Mahlemut, a nomadic Eskimo tribe living in western Alaska in the United States.

Alaska dog has a tall body, strong bones. Due to their extreme adaptability and endurance, they have been used as sled dogs.

The adult Alaskan has a rather calm personality, is friendly and loyal to its owner. They rarely bark and love to be clean, without a characteristic odor like many other breeds.

Alaska dog has the ability to determine the direction very well, likes to exercise outdoors. Their sense of smell is very sharp, suitable for being a guard or working dog. However, they are also very active, free-spirited and less focused than working dogs, so they need an experienced owner to train.

Size	34kg – 55kg.
Height	58-63 cm.
Height	United States - Alaska.
Dog group	Category 1 (FCI).
number of offspring in one spawn	about 4-10 puppies.
Longevity	13-16 years.

Alaska dog The dog is a "smug face" dog with a large and majestic body and a beautiful color ruffled coat that is loved by many people. As a dog line that inherited the genes of the wild direwolf and was domesticated by the Malamute tribe, it can now be said that this is a popular dog line and a favorite pet of many families. If you are interested in learning more about this breed of dog, then in the article below  Petbongbong will send you all the information.

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Origin of the Alaskan dog

Alaska dog or dog Alaska Malamute is the ancestor of the wild direwolf, trained as a pet by the Malamute tribe. The Alaskan Malamute has its original origin from the region Siberia – Russia, then people brought to Alaska - USA and became a popular breed here.

Inheriting the genome from the ancestor of the wild direwolf line, the Alaskan dog often howls but rarely barks. The howling Alaskan dog has a pretty loud voice. Alaska's process of becoming a house pet also has a history of grueling, difficult training.

Some documents indicate that the nomadic Eskimos saw the enduring health and physical toughness of this Alaskan breed to cross them with a number of other breeds and give birth to the next generation. Alaska dog big fat, strong to serve the main purpose of pulling carts on the snow.

Later, Alaska was raised and trained and gradually became popular throughout the United States. In 1935, line Alaska dog recognized by the AKC - The American Kennel Club as an official dog breed worldwide.

World War II from 1940 to 1945 is considered as the most declining period of Alaska dog when used by the US military to participate in the battlefield.

The war is over, quantity species Alaska dog have been reduced so much that they are in danger of permanent extinction. Since then, this dog breed has been respected and protected by the American people.

Up to now, Alaskan dogs have been popularly bred all over the world. Going through the ups and downs of history, this breed has finally been loved by many people and chosen as their favorite pet. At the same time, Alaskan dogs still play the role of "great sled" on snowy roads. It can be said that there are few dogs with a long history and strong existence like Alaska.

In Viet Nam Alaska dog imported from many sources. With hot living conditions, being able to raise and tame the dog Alaska dog It is very difficult to adapt to the natural environment.

After many years, now the farms have been able to breed Alaskan dogs quite a lot and can completely adapt to the natural environment living in our country.

Reasons to breed Alaskan dogs

According to health experts, keeping any kind of pet in general and Alaska dog breed in particular brings a lot of benefits. Specifically like:

• Helps reduce stress.
• Reduce the risk of asthma in children.
• Be a human companion by communicating like a friend.
• Create conditions for owners to interact with pet lovers.

Alaska dog breed classification

To distinguish lines Alaska, people often rely on their physical characteristics or purebred to classify.

Based on physical characteristics

Based on the size of the body, people have divided Alaskan dogs into 3 types: Alaska Standard (standard), Alaska Large Standard (large standard) and Alaska Giant (giant).

• Alaska Standard Dog: They have a rather compact body. When the standard Alaskan dog reaches adulthood, the weight is only about 35-45kg. This is the most popular breed of Alaskan dog raised in Vietnam due to its moderate price and easy to raise.
• Alaska Large Standard: Is a dog breed with a slightly larger body size than the Standard. Standard Alaskan puppies with good parental genes, provided with a suitable environment and diet, leading to large body development are classified as Large Standard.
• Alaska Giant: aka Giant Alaska. They have a much higher height and weight than the above two types. The biggest Alaskan dog recorded so far is a dog up to 1m tall and weighing up to 80kg. Along with that large body is outstanding health and the ability to pull the volume of goods many times over. In Vietnam, Alaska Giant is quite rare due to lack of supply and the price is also among the top. They only appear more in the US and European countries.

Based on purebred

If divided according to the level of purebred, Alaskan dogs are divided into 2 types: purebred Alaskan and Alaskan hybrid.

• Purebred Alaskan dog: Dogs whose parents are both purebred Alaskans. These puppies will have full documents to prove their origin, information about their parents...
• alaska hybrid dog: Dogs with only one parent of Alaskan descent, the other can be Becgie, Husky, Newfoundland, Samoyed, etc. In the market, Alaska hybrids will be much cheaper than purebred puppies.

Popular coat colors of Alaskan dogs

Some popular coat colors of the Alaskan breed can include:

Alaska dog black - white coat color

This is the most common coat color of Alaska. Dogs with this coat account for more than 70% of the total number of coat colors in our country today. Alaskan black and white color is popular, so it gives viewers a feeling of closeness and intimacy.

This coat color also makes Alaska look much softer, friendlier and lovable.

Alaska dog gray - white color

Alaska dog with gray-white ruffled fur also accounts for a large proportion in Vietnam. Gray makes the puppy look more attractive and mysterious than black and white. This is considered the favorite hair color of young people and also the hottest color of the year.

Alaskan red-brown dog - white

This is considered a beautiful color that is interested and sought by many enthusiasts. Not many babies sepia Alaskan dog this on the Vietnamese market.

Alaska dog color Sable - white

Sable – White is a mix of black, white gray and sepia. Look at the feathers of the dogs Alaska dog noble, I think they have a more splendid beauty than other colors.

Snow white Alaskan dog

There are not many white Alaskans in the world. On the market today can be up to hundreds of millions of dong.

Some hybrid Alaskan dog breeds

• Alaskan mix Husky
• Alaska mix Samoyed.
• Alaska mix Becgie.
• Alaska mix Vietnamese native dogs

Characteristics of Alaskan dogs

Let's explore some of the characteristics of the appearance and personality of the very familiar dog line in the US and receive a lot of love in Vietnam!

Appearance characteristics

Body

An adult Alaskan dog weighs about 45 – 50kg, average height approx 65 – 70cm. And the body size of male Alaskan dogs will usually be larger than female Alaskans.

Particularly the height of the giant Alaskans, oversize can reach 1m and weight up to 80kg.

Alaska dog has a well-proportioned body, a large, large and solid skeleton, and the joints of the legs are also very strong. Many people say Alaska dog looks similar to Husky dogs but they still have some differences

Fur

The breed's coat color Alaska dog very diverse such as: black and white, red brown, gray white, copper gold... Some individuals have rarer colors such as pastel pink and snow white.

The hair on the mouth and legs of Alaska purebred only one color white.

Feather of Alaskan dog breed has 02 thick layers to adapt to the icy weather in the Arctic. The short undercoat is very thick and silky, evenly distributed throughout the body, while the outer coat is longer, fluffy and waterproof.

head

For the first part, some characteristics of the series Alaska dog:

• the face Alaska dog Big bulge in the cheek and broken in the nose, so it looks very funny and lovely.
• Their eyes are almond-shaped, slightly slanted, located diagonally above the skull. Purebred Alaskans always have chestnut or dark brown eyes, blue-eyed Alaskans are non-pure Alaskans.
• The Alaskan ears are moderately large, in proportion to the face, with fluff on the earlobes.
• The muzzle of the Alaskan Malamute is moderately long, slightly fat, with white fur and large, slightly pink nostrils.

Tail

The tail of the Alaskan breed resembles a cottonwood because it is covered with thick, long, and ruffled fur. The tail is usually curved backwards.

Personality traits

Alaska's personality can be a bright spot that many people choose this dog line as their pet.

Loyalty

Perhaps this is the nature that any dog ​​has. But with Alaska dog This is their most distinctive feature.

Alaska dog Extremely loyal, they consider their master as a leading "leader" and are ready to obey all orders, even sacrificing their lives for their master.

Alaska dog whose ancestors were wild and cunning direwolf breeds. But through the process of domestication and crossbreeding, today it has lost its aggressive, cunning nature. Instead, Alaskan dogs are not aggressive as rumored, and extremely gentle, docile and friendly with people.

Intelligence

Alaska dog very smart. They have the ability to think and perceive the danger that occurs around them. If Alaska dog If you have a growl or pull your shirt, you should carefully observe your surroundings to recognize the situation and avoid it.

In addition, with the habit of pulling a cart has become an instinct in the past. Alaska dog Very good at finding your way around and navigating around. That's why if you're unlucky, Alaska dog If you run away, don't worry too much because they will return soon.

Agility and agility

Because it is a wild animal, so line Alaska dog very active. They like to operate in large areas of space.

Therefore, you should not lock or leave them in a tight space because doing so Alaskan dogs will not release the accumulated energy in them, over time they will become crazier and more fierce.

Alaska dog is a labor-loving species, likes to exercise and challenge with strong physical games such as tire pulling, weightlifting, long-distance racing, etc. So if you are intending to play with them with games Normally, like throwing and catching the ball, give up that idea right away because it won't work.

Friendly

Alaska is a background dog. They rarely quarrel or fight with humans or other species. Special, Alaska dog He loves children very much and treats them as close friends.

Moreover, it is the cute appearance of this Alaskan dog that has conquered many people. And, so this is an extremely suitable dog for families with small children.

How to take care of Alaskan dogs

The Alaskan Malamute has a fairly long life expectancy. Alaskan dogs can live 14 - 16 years in places with a cold climate and life expectancy declines by about 3 years when returning to countries with hot and humid environments like Vietnam (10-12 years).

Although the life expectancy of Alaskan dogs is quite high, you should not be negligent in taking care of them. Here are a few things to keep in mind when caring for an Alaskan Malamute.

Alaskan Habitat 

Alaska dogs come from cold lands stretching as far as the eye can see. Therefore, they prefer to live in a spacious environment to be able to freely play, run and jump.

You need to limit them to stay in the house for too long because with the inherent nature of Alaskan dogs, it will be easy to increase anger. This is extremely dangerous because they will become aggressive and out of control.

Another point to note is the temperature where the Alaskan dog lives. Usually in Vietnam Alaska dog susceptible to heat stroke because the weather is hot and humid.

To avoid this, you should leave them in a cool environment, with a temperature of about 20 to 25 degrees Celsius and occasionally apply a cold towel to the foot pad to help them balance their body temperature.

Alaska dog diet

Alaska dog Not a picky eater, but in each meal of Alaska dog food, you need to make sure there is enough protein. You can provide protein for them with chicken or beef, duck eggs, …

Also do not forget to add fiber and calcium such as vegetables and fruits, fresh milk for them to balance nutrition, help improve the intestinal digestive system.

Usually Alaskan dogs eat about 3 to 4 meals / day. When young, the Alaskan breed should usually eat several meals a day. However, when growing up, the number of meals can be reduced to about 2-3 meals / day to ensure that they grow well and avoid being overweight or having intestinal diseases due to overeating.

Nutrition for each stage of Alaska:

Good food for Alaskan dogs under 2 months old

During this period, just like humans, the main food of the puppies is mother's milk, so it is extremely important to give the mother the food and necessary substances for the mother dog to have a healthy life. You can get an abundant and quality milk supply to feed puppies.

From 1 month old and up, when the puppy has started to become stronger, you can introduce the puppy to soft meat porridge, minced meat and divide the puppy's meals into many small meals, This helps the puppy's stomach get used to digesting food.

Alaska 2 to 6 months old

During this time, you should let your dog get used to soft rice, add nutritious eggs and start exposing the puppy to soft nuts so that the puppy can grow. teeth and chewing muscles in the mouth.

Besides, increasing the hardness of the food is extremely important in the puppy food menu, the purpose is to help children have strong teeth and have enough sharpness.

A small tip for the owners is that instead of using minced meat mixed with rice, you can completely use a large piece of meat mixed into the rice with seeds of moderate hardness.

In addition, this is the period when it is necessary to pay attention to the digestive problems as well as the stomach of the puppy, adding digestive enzymes to the menu to support is also a good thing to do.

Alaska age 6 months and older

Like other dogs, at this age, the Alaskan Malamute is almost an adult or is in the adult stage. You can reduce the number of meals during the day, and instead have a menu fortified with essential nutrients for the development of Alaska dogs such as calcium, some vegetables and can start to fortify. feed large pieces of meat.

In addition, it is also important to let Alaskan dogs gnaw bones, this helps strengthen jaw muscles as well as sharpen teeth for Alaska dogs. Duck eggs are a dish that can be added to the menu if you want your dog to have a thick and smooth coat.

Cleaning for Alaskan dogs

Alaska dog They do a lot of outdoor activities, so it's inevitable that they sweat, their whole body is dirty due to dust and sand. That's why you should bathe them every day, clean their place.

You need to pay attention to cleaning the hair on the body because that is the place where the dirt is the most, avoiding the opportunity for bacteria to grow and harm the Alaskan dog.

Regarding hair care, this is a hard work and takes a lot of time and effort. You can clean the fur Alaska dog at home by bathing, drying and grooming and trimming them. If possible, you can take your Alaskan dog to a spa 1-2 times a month.

In special cases such as when your Alaskan Malamute is sick or is pregnant, taking care of their fur as well as other parts also becomes more complicated, requiring high patience. That is, in addition to bathing, brushing and trimming, you also need to clean every corner of their body including between their toes, ears, nose and tongue.

Types of diseases Alaska dogs often have

Some common illnesses include:

Parasitic disease

Because the fur is too thick, it looks like Alaska dog often have diseases related to parasites such as lice, fleas, etc. To prevent this disease, you need to clean their hair regularly, trim their hair neatly.

Inflammatory bowel disease in Alaska 

This disease mainly occurs in Alaskan puppy. The cause of the disease is due to foreign bacteria entering the body and destroying the intestinal tract or Alaska mistakenly eating toxic food, which can not be digested for a long time, causing enteritis.

When suffering from this disease, Alaska will have symptoms of vomiting, bloating, and stomach bloating. At this point you must immediately take them to the veterinary facility for timely treatment.

Parasitic worm disease on the eye

Worms Thelazia californiensis and T.Callipaeda are the cause of this disease in Alaska dogs, if not treated in time, Alaska dogs may go blind. Common symptoms of parasitic eye disease are watery eyes and Alaska is extremely photophobia.

Heat shock disease

Alaska dogs imported from abroad often suffer from heat stroke with manifestations such as vomiting, fainting, lying flat. This disease is very dangerous, if severe, Alaska can be paralyzed, so it is necessary to ensure that the environment around Alaska does not exceed 30 degrees Celsius.

How to train Alaskan dogs

Some ways and notes when training for Alaskan dogs:

• Before training Alaskan need to understand their personality, determine the purpose, method and make a scientific plan to ensure the best training results.
• The daily exercises Alaska can practice are: Cycling, pulling tires, pulling weights, running long distances ... During the training process, you must be very strict, and also prepare a worthy reward for the exercise. Alaska if they do well.
• Training time should only last about 1 hour per day, preferably in the morning. The difficulty of the exercises can be gradually increased to help Alaska have a strong and toned body.

How much does an Alaskan dog cost?

Depending on the origin, their color, the price of the Alaskan Malamute dog will vary. Here are some popular Alaskan dog breeds such as the Alaska Giant and the Alaska Standard:

• Price of Alaska Giant dog (black and white gray): 15 to 17 million VND. Pink and sepia from 18 to 22 million VND.
• Alaska Standard dog price (regular color): 18 to 12 million VND. Pink chalk: 14 to 16 million VND.

For Alaskan Malamute puppies imported from Thailand will cost:

• The Alaska line imported from Thailand is priced from 16-20 million VND with standard size and 20-27 million VND for size giant. (No FCI genealogy certificate)
• The imported Thailand Alaska line is priced from 20-25 million VND with standard size and 25-35 million VND with Giant size. (Fully certified pedigree FCI).

With dog breed Alaskan puppy imported from Europe with almost absolute purity, the price is from 45 - 60 million for a line with a normal genealogy. Besides, with purebred Alaskan dogs, belonging to high-class lines, coming from famous camps, prices are usually from 60-100 million VND/1 dog.

Notes when buying Alaskan dogs

• Do not choose cheap Alaskan dogs.
• Limit the purchase of an adult Alaskan dog.
• Buy Alaska dog with full papers.
• Should buy directly

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