<h2>Basic information</h2>
Chinese name: Malamut, Alaska
English name: Alaskan Malamute
IQ: 50
Country of Origin: United States of America
Weight: 39 to 56 kg
Lifespan: 12 to 15 years
Price: 2000~3000 yuan
Shoulder height: 58 to 71 cm
Coat color: other colors
Functions: Guard Dogs, Sled Dogs, Other
Body type: Large
Long hair: Long hair
Variety introduction
Chinese name: Alaskan Sled Dog
Aliases: Malamut, Alaska Malamut
Birthplace: United States
IQ: 50th
Body type: Large dog
Price: more than 2000 yuan
Shoulder height: 58-71 cm
Weight: 39-56 kg
Functions: Sled dogs, guard dogs, working dogs
Feeding: Good breeding
<h2>Morphological characteristics and identification</h2>
The Alaskan Sled Dog is one of the oldest sleds. It takes its name from a tribe of the Inuit of the Eskimos called the Malamut. This tribe lived on the shores of a tribe called Kotzebue in western Alaska. Before Alaska became part of the United States, the area was called "Alashak," or "Alyeska" (meaning vast land), and was given the name given to it by the Russians who discovered the area. Long before these Russian sailors arrived, the natives were already living in Alaska. The Russians were blown by a storm while sailing in the Bering Strait to this northern Siberian land. When the sailors returned to Russia, they told the story of the dog sledding they saw in Alaska.
After the whites conquered Alaska, they began to cross dogs in the Arctic Circle with dogs from outside. Just like they did in Greenland and Siberia and other polar regions of the Labrador Peninsula. Later, Alaskan betting dog racing became more and more popular, and many racers tried to cross Arctic Circle dogs with exotic dogs, a period from 1909 to 1918, known as the "decline of Arctic sled dogs". Fortunately, the sport of dog sledding was very popular in the United States, and from 1926 onwards, attention began to be paid to the development of native Alaska purebred dogs, and after studying all northern breeds of dogs, the Malamut sled dogs still maintained records in several competitions.
The Alaskan Malamut sled dog is an Alaskan breed and is of the same kind as the Samoans of Russia, the Eskimos of Siberia (Korema region), and the Eskimos of Greenland and Labrador. The Alaskan Sled Dog is an ancient polar sled dog that is strong, powerful, muscular and has a deep chest. When they stand, their heads are upright, their eyes look alert and curious, giving them the feeling of being energetic and very proud. The head is broad. The ears are triangular in shape and remain erect when alert. The muzzle is large, and the width gradually converges from the root to the tip of the nose. The tone of the mouth is neither long nor prominent, nor short and thick. The coat is thick and the shawl is long enough to protect the soft undercoat of the inner layer. Alaskan sled dogs come in a variety of different colors. The markings on their faces are a distinctive feature. There is a "hat" on the head and a face that is completely white or striped or streaked. The tail is covered with soft hairs that roll over the back and look like wavy feathers
Alaskan sled dogs must have thick bones, healthy legs, good claws, deep chest and strong shoulders, and other body tissues must be equally robust to take on their work. The gait must be firm, harmonious and very efficient. They are not just used to compare the speed of sledding, Alaskan sled dogs should have enough strength and endurance, and any dog that has characteristics that prevent it from completing its work, such as impatience, is considered a big flaw.
1. There has never been a black cross, a peach face; long hair, short hair; snow nose, black nose, etc. Who is better to say, these are only a part of Alaska, not the difference in the quality of Alaska itself.
2. Male dogs should have male images (mighty, masculine, energetic, etc.), female dogs should have female images (gentle, cute, sweet, etc.), and male or female female portraits or female female images are all wrong.
3. You can say that you like long-haired Alaska, it is only a matter of personal preference, but you must not think that long-haired Alaska is a good Alaska. In alaska's FCI and AKC standards, it is clear that long hair is a defect. Alaska is important in the quality and quantity of hair, not the length of the hair. We may not have as good Alaska as we are abroad, but the direction we pursue cannot become Alaska with "long hairs with Chinese characteristics." Think about the history of husky development, the road back to true quality, is the road that Alaska is coming soon.
4. Buy a dog can not be rushed. When you think you want to have a dream baby, many people are holding money all over the world looking for dogs, in fact, at this time, many people do not know much about Alaska, at this time, it is easy to be deceived or buy unsatisfactory puppies. As the saying goes, sharpening a knife does not cost much wood, rather than crashing around the world, it is better to first learn the relevant breeding knowledge and the basic points of purchase, so that you can buy a puppy that satisfies you without regret. Of course, if you particularly like a certain dog, you can wait.
5. For the pet grade in our country, healthy, purebred, no major disease defects, this is the standard of a pet.
6. A good dog, should be both hardware and software, hardware is structure, front page, hair quality, hair, bones, etc., software refers to personality problems. A good Alaska, should be a typical friend dog, should be very friendly to people to dogs, shy or too wild Alaska, not a good Alaska, from the breeding point of view, any Alaska that has an aggressive tendency to people should be strictly prohibited from childbearing.
<h2>Conservation knowledge</h2>
Alaskan sled dogs have high environmental requirements, and because they originate from the cold zone, they are not very heat-tolerant and need to maintain a cooler environment for a long time. This dog has a strong ability to move, so its living environment needs to be relatively spacious, and more importantly, it is necessary to ensure that it has sufficient exercise.
Alaskan dogs are very large, thick coated, and prefer cold to heat. Raising them is not an easy task. Keep clean water ready for your Alaskan dog at all times. Alaskan dogs are best fed dry food, and try not to focus on soup. 3 months ago, puppies' food (including dog food) should be completely soaked with water. Don't overeat or feed irregularly, because of the uniqueness of the Alaskan dog's stomach, remember not to feed too much at once. And to ensure that the feeding is regular, do not eat a full meal hungry, which is easy to cause stomach twisting and stomach bleeding, but also not conducive to the absorption of nutrients. Be sure to eat less and feed more meals (puppies 3 to 4 times a day). Alaskan dogs are contraindicated in human seasonings, chocolate, all nightshades (including tomatoes), onions (vitamin A poisoning), seafood and oily foods.
After 3 months in Alaska and a complete vaccination, raw chicken, raw ribs, and raw beef can be fed raw and fully supplemented with calcium and phosphorus without additional supplementation.
Raw feeding does not cause the average person to be as aggressive as the average person thinks, depending on the owner's training skills rather than the type of feeding. Cooked bones cannot be used as food for dogs, and calcified bone becomes hard and prickly after heating, making it difficult to digest and causing the stool to become dusty. Raw-fed Alaska requires oral deworming once every six months. In the case of pure dog food feeding, if possible, mix two nutritional powders in the dog food, development treasure and calcium stomach energy. 2 to 3 raw egg yolks a day (the protein is indigestible) will ensure that the Coat of Alaska is dark and shiny and smooth.
The shampoo can't be used by us people, because it will cause severe hair loss in dogs. Dry it completely after bathing to avoid direct sunlight from wet hairs, which can kill Alaska.
Alaska needs a lot of exercise, and it is best to take it for a run every day.
The environment should not be too humid, Alaskan hair is thick, moisture is not easy to dissipate, prone to eczema and other skin diseases.
It is best not to wear a collar for dogs that is not too wide, and it is best not to wear them when not going out, which will affect the straightness of the dog's hair.
The little Alaskan dog's stomach is not very good, so it is best not to eat too greasy things, and it is best not to have oil in the dog food or rice that alaskan dogs eat.
Before the dog is underage, it is best to eat two calcium tablets a day to ensure healthy bone development.
Water can not be broken, it is best to bring two more bottles of food when you go out, otherwise you will have to buy mineral water for it to drink.
Alaskan hair has a strong ability to clean itself, do not need to take a bath often, if the environment is not particularly dirty, indoor feeding is no problem to take a bath once every six months and three weeks.
Prepare a special comb for the dog when changing the hair, and comb it several times a day, so that it will not get all over the house.
The nutrition of the little Alaskan sled dog must be kept up 6 months ago, otherwise it will affect the coat color and bones when it grows up.
Alaska is a large working dog with thick coats, upright ears, and a tail that resembles a brush, revealing genetic traits from the northern region. The gait is characteristic: smooth and effortless. Alaska's typical personality is friendly, it does not exhibit a strong territorial possessiveness of guard dogs, does not generate excessive suspicion of strangers, and does not attack other dogs. Adult Alaskan dogs should have a certain degree of caution and majesty. Alaska is smart, docile, and the right partner and loyal worker.
Summer dog feed is easy to ferment, spoil, easy to cause food poisoning. Therefore, the best food fed to Alaska is fresh food that is heated and treated to prevent cold, and the amount of feeding should be appropriate, and there should be no surplus. Because spoiled foods may contain bacterial toxins, it is impossible to destroy them even with high temperature treatment. Dogs eating foods containing toxins can cause food poisoning and die if not treated in time. Therefore, whenever soon after feeding, if the dog is found to have vomiting, diarrhea, and symptoms of general weakness, it should quickly consult a veterinarian.
Summer temperature is high, prone to loss of appetite, at this time should reduce meat, increase fresh vegetables and broth or appropriately change the type of feed, more water supply.
In the environment of high temperature and high humidity, Alaska is prone to heat stroke due to the difficulty of body heat dissipation. For this reason, activities in the hot sun should be avoided, kennels should be located in a cool place, and cold baths should be frequently given to dogs in hot weather.
When you find symptoms such as dyspnea, increased skin temperature, and rapid heartbeat in Alaska, you should quickly apply cold compresses to your head with a damp and cold towel, move it to a cool and ventilated place, and immediately ask a veterinarian for treatment. In order to prevent moisture, it is necessary to change frequently, frequently dry pads and other bedding, rinse the kennel with water, be sure to dry thoroughly before entering the dog, and the dog after being wet by rainwater should be dried with a towel in time.
<h2>Beauty knowledge</h2>
Regularly comb the hairs on both sides of the abdomen.
The use of protein hair conditioners helps to beautify and prevent hair breakage. Brush with a needle to remove dead hairs.
Use a hair removal comb to clean up the shedding inner hair.
Use a high-quality shampoo, and some beauticians recommend using an alkaline shampoo. This dog breed does not require frequent bathing.
Squeeze out moisture with a towel and dry it with an electric hair dryer to shorten the drying time.
Before the hair dries, use a needle brush to carefully comb the coat while blowing, or dry it naturally in warm weather.
Check the dog's toes, ears and teeth.
For pet dogs, the hair on the feet can be modified with thin scissors, while the exhibiting dogs do not need to be trimmed and should be exhibited in their natural state.
<h2>Domestication knowledge</h2>
1. Before correcting your dog's mistakes, be sure to establish a sincere friendship with him.
2. Consider using a professional dog chain that can be contracted according to the force to control a large dog, so that it is easy to attract its attention.
3. Catch it when it "commits a crime", and the blame just a few minutes later will also overwhelm it.
4. Reinforcements when you are sure.
5. Encourage obedient dogs with fun, good food, care and praise.
6. Correct bad habits must be resolute and lasting, and cannot be tolerated or abandoned halfway.
7. Create the same opportunity for your dog after correction, and if this time is right, then reward it in time.
8. Use noisy objects and a deep voice to distract your dog when he makes a mistake.
9. When training outdoors, be sure to bring a dog chain and collar to the dog.
10. Correct the dog when there are others, do not be embarrassed, but take care of the dog's self-esteem.
<h2>frequently asked questions</h2>
When the Alaskan Sled Dog is 1-3 months old, it can be trained in some basic subjects: such as shaking hands, sitting, lying down, coming over, etc. But because Alaska is still a child, the owner must be patient to review and consolidate.
According to the data: some dogs are very sensitive to things, and some are interested in toys, before training dogs, we must first find the excitement of the dog, and then have a target after finding it. For example, dogs are sensitive to food stimuli, so in later training, the owner can stimulate it with food. When feeding, feed 80% of the dog food, and the other 20% as a tempter during training. Make it notice the food in your hand, then call it by its name, and when it comes, give it food. It won't be long before it will naturally listen to you. When this stimulus is ripe, there is no need for food, but also for touching. Remember, if it gets it right, it has to be rewarded, whether it's touching or food.
Biting things: Alaska, which has only been three months now, is the time for it to change its teeth, and Alaska is curious about many things, and it is normal to bite things indiscriminately. Advice: when you see it biting something, shout no at it, and if it stops, give it a reward. But take it slowly, because it may not bite this, it will bite that. But at this time, it is also possible to supplement the use of forbidden area sprays.
If it is too close to people, it is because you have too little time to spend with it. Alaska's exterior is cold, but inside it's still fanatical. It also wants the owner to play with it, even if you don't play with it, it will lie on your feet, so that she will feel safe and secure.
Problem with bowel movements: Alaska has been training it for 3 months to fix the time it took to urinate or defecate. On weekends or holidays, when everyone has time, you can do some more conscious training. For example, use newspaper to dip a dog's pee, and then spread a new newspaper on the side of this dirty newspaper. That way it has its own flavor, and it's easy to go to the newspaper and fix defecation. If it gets it right, don't forget the reward. After this stimulus is formed, move the newspaper to where you want it: the bathroom or the balcony. But don't be in too much of a hurry, make it easy to find the newspaper. If the original location is too far away from the new location, it will already be NNBB before it can reach the new location. At the beginning of training, it is necessary to clean up the used newspaper in time, because it will not be used again because it is already dirty. Fixed point defecation, if the owner is very patient, has been insisting on training, it will probably take 7-10 days. Therefore, don't be in too much of a hurry.
Biting: Everyone doesn't know what kind of signal biting is for dogs, but in fact, many dogs have this problem. In this regard, first of all, when the owner has been bitten by the dog, he must not withdraw his hand, because if he smokes too fast, he will scratch himself. When it bites you, push your hand hard into the dog's mouth, and also issue an order to "spit", the dog will be pressured, open its mouth, then pull the hand out, and give the dog a reward. That way, it won't bite you.
Training your dog is a matter of patience. When you work well with your dog, you develop a high sense of accomplishment.
<h3>Postpartum care considerations for Alaskan dogs</h3>
Alaskan dogs must be taken care of carefully and meticulously after a successful birth. After a successful childbirth, the Alaskan female dog was exhausted in both physical strength and energy. Parental care is very important at this time. So how should Alaskan Sled Dogs be cared for after childbirth?
First, while Alaskan sled dogs clean up their bodies after giving birth, it is necessary, as owners, to clean the female dog that has just given birth more thoroughly. Multiply a basin with a clean basin of warm water, then gently wipe the dog's body with a clean towel after wringing it out.
Second, during childbirth, the Alaskan sled dogs will definitely be dirty and messy with bedding and kennels. After its successful delivery, the owner should develop a clean, larger sleeping pad for the female dog, so that the Alaskan female dog and many paparazzi can rest.
Third, female Alaskan sled dogs that have just given birth should not eat dog food or relatively hard food immediately. At this time, you can first prepare some glucose water or chicken soup for the dog to drink. After 5-6 hours, some dairy products and eggs can be properly fed to help the female dog slowly recover her ability.
Fourth, in the first few days of childbirth in Alaskan female dogs, nutrient-rich porridge feed should be fed in the first few days, and nutrient-rich porridge feed, such as porridge, should be fed according to the principle of small amounts and multiple meals. Wait until 1 week after returning to normal.
Fifth, after childbirth, alaskan sled dogs will "explode" in their maternal ability to protect puppies. For a long enough time, strangers should be avoided from disturbing the female dog and paparazzi, and should not be taken outside until the puppy has not been vaccinated.
Alaskan sled dogs give birth in the summer or winter. The relevant wind, cold, and warm work should be done well. This is the basic and premise to ensure that the dog and the mother can live a healthy life.
<h3>What aspects to pay attention to in Alaskan dog breeding</h3>
The breeding process of Alaskan dogs is that every year there will be normal estrus, mating with male dogs during estrus, entering the gestation period after successful mating, and after 2 months of gestation, paparazzi will be born. Of course, in addition to this, there are some knowledge about the breeding of Alaskan sled dogs that also need to be understood and paid attention to in detail.
The breeding process of alaskan sled dogs is that every year there will be normal estrus, mating with male dogs during estrus, and after successful mating, they enter the pregnancy period, and after 2 months of gestation, paparazzi will be born. Of course, in addition to this, there are some knowledge about the breeding of Alaskan sled dogs that also need to be understood and paid attention to in detail.
In the early stages of pregnancy, there are usually some mild pregnancy reactions within a week or so. With the prolongation of the dog's pregnancy period, its pregnancy reaction will become more and more obvious, and the bulging stomach will become larger and larger. Some pregnant Alaskan sled dog female dogs will experience pregnancy reactions such as vomiting and loss of appetite around 25 days of pregnancy. Around 30 days of pregnancy, touching the uterus of its abdomen with both hands will feel a placenta the size of an egg.
At the age of 45-60 days of pregnancy, the abdomen of the Alaskan Sled Dog will become larger and larger, and of course the dog's movement will become sluggish. At this time, The Alaskan female dog is more tired, and every time she walks for a long time, she has to lie on her stomach for a while. The closer you get to childbirth, the more tense the mood in Alaska becomes. There will be nesting behavior before childbirth, frequent entry and exit of the delivery box, and so on.
About 3-10 hours before the official childbirth of the Alaskan sled dog, the dog's abdomen will begin to have labor pains, it will be restless, frequent yawns, and the frequency of urination will increase significantly. Dogs open their mouths or moan softly, breathe more quickly, and their paws scratch the floor or sleeping pads. Note that when there is mucus coming out of the dog's pussy, it means that the Alaskan sled dog is about to start giving birth. Although, dogs are generally able to solve the childbirth thing on their own. But in order to ensure safety, the owner still has to observe quietly from the side