Have you found the correct and most effective way to raise your Alaskan dog? In case you didn't know, the Alaskan is considered one of the most beautiful dog breeds in the world. However, very few people know how to properly raise them in the Vietnamese climate. Let's learn how to best care for an Alaskan dog with Kimipet!
What kind of dog is the Alaskan Malamute?
The full name of Alaska is the Alaskan sled dog, which originated in Europe-cold America and is often used by nomadic Eskimos to pull snowmobiles. With their large and cute appearance, they are becoming more and more popular in Vietnam.
However, they are realy smart, loyal and hospitable. There are many kinds of coat colors popular in Alaska, such as gray and white, black and white, brown and white...
A-Z Description of Alaskan Breeding Methods
Raising dogs seems simple, but Alaska cannot withstand the hot climate of Vietnam. The following issues need to be paid attention to in order to protect and raise Alaska more effectively.
2.1. Climatic conditions
This breed is characterized by a thick double coat, which is enough to keep warm in cold places, but it is humid and hot in Vietnam, so when you pick it up, you need to pay attention to heat dissipation, temperature, and avoid thermal shock.
The manifestation of mild heatstroke is vomiting, and severe cases can cause convulsions and unconsciousness. So the ideal temperature for them is below 30 degrees Celsius and you should limit their exposure to the hottest places.
2.2. Vaccination of Alaskan dogs
Like other canine breeds, Alaskans require comprehensive vaccinations to protect their health. And do regular health checks to make sure.
2.3. Health and activity of the Alaskan dog breed
In the way of raising Alaskan dogs, hygiene is also a decisive factor affecting the health of Alaskan dogs, so keep it clean and tidy, such as regular cleaning of the ground, regular water changes, regular eating bowls, etc., to avoid the chance of danger and disease.
Also, Alaskans are known as sled dogs and are active, so if they are not active they will get bored and sabotage. You can take them for a walk in the park or a morning run to boost their fitness and health.
2.4. How to care for the fur of the Alaskan dog
Alaskan beauty is often "graded" by coat, but to achieve perfect beauty, you need a lot of time to groom their fur.
For example, you must brush your teeth regularly, bathe at least once a month, and be aware that you must bathe the dog exclusively and not use body wash with people, as the pH can cause the Alaskan coat to become fibrous and shed.
Most importantly, after bathing, they need to be dried thoroughly, otherwise they will get skin diseases such as fungus, scabies... Alaska's fur is very thick, so their average bathing time is about 2-3 hours.
2.5. How to choose Alaskan dog food
In addition to learning how to feed an Alaskan, in general, the food intake of all snow dog breeds, including the Alaskan, must be rich in protein but not too high. If you can cook for them yourself, then you need to follow the most appropriate nutrition. If not, you can still eat ready meals.
Provide food:
You should regularly choose foods that are 21-27% protein, 10-14%, suitable for non-exercising dogs, and 24-30% protein, 14-20%.
For puppies, powdered food should be chosen, which is easier to digest. For Alaskan adults, grainy foods should be chosen to help clean teeth without bad breath.
Note that ready-made foods often lack fat, so it is necessary to add vegetable oil or fish oil to the food to supplement it to help hair smooth. Do not give lard as it can cause the dog to defecate.
With homemade fresh food:
In addition to ready-to-eat foods, you can also provide meal flexibility to help them not get bored. Foods suitable for Alaskan dogs include:
- Beef, Pork: This is a type of meat that any dog breed will love because it contains many nutrients.
- Chicken: It is better to choose chicken breast.
- Internal organs like the heart, liver, intestines, kidneys... are great and help your dog digest better. Buy cow or pig offal.
- Rice: This is a food they don't like, but you need to force them to eat by mixing it with food to provide a natural starch.
- Duck eggs: Adult dogs should eat 2 eggs per meal, while dogs under 4 months should only eat 1 egg per meal.
- Vegetables: These essential foods help to supplement vitamins, prevent hair loss, and effectively increase resistance.
How to take care of Alaskan dogs effectively
In addition to the question of how to raise an Alaskan dog, if you want to raise a healthy Alaskan dog, you need to get the following tips in your pocket immediately!
3.1. Suitable for 1-2 month old dogs
At this stage, the Alaska's body is not fully developed, so the risk of disease is very high. Therefore, vaccination cannot be ignored during this time. At the same time, it was cleaned very carefully.
For the diet, you need to break it down into several meals each day. Choose rice with minced meat or soft food, and drink warm milk twice a day.
3.2. Alaska Phase 3-6 months
During the period when their bodies are gradually developing, raw food should be added to help them develop the habit of chewing. Add digestive enzymes to your food from time to time to avoid gut problems and help with better digestion.
3.3. After 6 months or more in Alaska
This is the stage of maturity in Alaska. Therefore, you can reduce your food intake and add foods rich in calcium, protein, and vegetables to your daily diet. Also feed them bones or chunks of meat to exercise their chewing muscles.
Important Considerations on How to Breed an Alaskan Dog
After taking care of Malamutes for many years, we have summarized the important considerations you need to know about raising Malamutes as follows:
- Make sure the living environment temperature is <30 degrees Celsius.
- Alaskan dogs need regular exercise and exercise.
- Eat nutritiously.
- Shower at least once a week, and don't bathe too often.
- When taking a bath, pay attention to cleaning the parts that are not easy to see, such as legs, armpits, and ears.
- You need to brush your teeth at least twice a week to prevent bad breath and dental disease.
- Limit feeding Alaska raw food, and should only be fed according to eating habits.
That's Kimipet's article on how to best breed Alaskan dogs that you need to put away right away! I hope you have the experience of taking care of your pet dog so that you can grow up healthily.
