QUESTION: Who were the origanil breeders of malamutes
Anonymous - 2/2/2012 6:52:14 PM
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QUESTION: My boyfriend has a 18 month old Malamute Female. She is very shy and suffers from loneliness during her heats. He is set on breeding her but I am not convinced as she is very slight (was the runt of the litter), very shy and her certificates do not mention all the tests you have mentioned in your text. Does breeding a shy female usually bring them out of themselves? or could it make her worse? She is a really nice dog and we would be heart broken to breed her and her not be able to cope with having pups and then the pups being given away......we dont have a big enough house to keep them all! Any advise please.....Thanks!!
Anonymous - 1/3/2012 6:18:31 AM
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As a person with almost 30 years experience with canine behavior, as well as understanding the genetics of temperament, I would STRONGLY urge you to not breed this dog. Shyness is DEFINITELY hereditary and the odds of her producing a lot of shy puppies is high. Also, if she's not built correctly she will pass that on too. There are enough dogs with temperament problems that can't find permanent homes, without adding more to the numbers. Only the very best quality dogs should be bred so they will produce the best puppies, both in health and in temperament.
Also, some malamutes with temperament problems actually harm their puppies. If she is not robust, she could also die from the pregnancy, or need an expensive C-section. There are other things that can go wrong too. Having puppies may make a shy dog aggressive as she feels the need to protect them. There are just more things that could go wrong than right with this situation.
paws4hisglory - 1/16/2012 6:58:46 PM
QUESTION: I have a 11 month old 132 pound malamute and he isnt eating his food. He is now 119 pounds- what food should we try, he is very picky?
Anonymous - 12/31/2011 9:31:57 AM
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QUESTION: Please could any one help me I have a one year old male alaskan malamute he weighs 37 k is that a good weigh? He is blowing at the moment.
Anonymous - 12/28/2011 2:12:52 PM
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It is hard to say without knowing the bone structure of the alaskan malamute, average or standard is about 38 k so if he is from standard size parents he is right on track. You also need to look at him from above, he should have a waist and be able to feel his ribs but they should not be prominent or the hip bones either. They also look thinner when blowing their coat. Malamutes really dont reach their true size until close to three years of age, esp males. When they are having growth spurts they also tend to thin out so it is important to make sure they are getting adequate nutrition. This is also an important age to make sure he gets lots of socialization with other dogs and make sure you start training him to listen. Malamutes are not always the best with other dogs especially as they get older. Obedience classes are such a benefit to your dog and you because they do like to challenge your leadership.Good luck.
Anonymous - 12/31/2011 6:10:45 PM
It is impossible to say what a good weight for a specific malamute is, since they vary quite a lot. Rather than knowing how much he weighs, you can learn to assess his body condition. Can you feel his ribs but not to easily? How about his vertabrae? A dog that is overweight will have a large amount of fat over the ribs, and one that is too thing won't be filled in over the hips and backbone.
At a year of age your dog is probably done growing in height but can still fill out. It is good to keep a growing malamute lean but not too skinny, as it is better for the joints.
paws4hisglory - 12/31/2011 5:48:18 PM
QUESTION: my 1year old alaskan malamute/husky has floppy ears, why?
Anonymous - 12/25/2011 12:20:10 AM
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Usually by age 1 the ears of a Malamute will be erect. If your dog is a mix that could certainly explain why they do not stand up, if not a mix there are pure breds that will occasionally have floppy ears and there are different schools of thought as to why. Some associate it with bad breeding habits, such as breeding relatives while other theories are it is due to the fact that it may be a more domesticated line and actually you will have a better temperment, more mild mannered Malamute. Other ideas are due to poor nutrition of the mother or inadequate nutrition during puppy hood. Whatever the reason, you should enjoy your dog regardless of erect or floppy ears.
Anonymous - 12/31/2011 6:21:40 PM
If a malamute's ears don't stand up, it is either genetic, nutritional or both. At that age, they are unlikely to go up. Did your dog's parents have floppy ears? Was he raised on a premium food, or a discount brand?
paws4hisglory - 12/31/2011 5:49:15 PM
there must be an answer but ill take a guess
when malamutes are puppies their ears are down and as they get older they perk up. Siberian huskys are born with their ears up so since your dog is a mix its body didnt fully adjust to the mutation because it isnt a pure breed its body didnt know because they were two totally different breeds
Anonymous - 12/31/2011 9:30:01 AM
QUESTION: I have a 1year 2month old male alaskan malamute, is he ok to breed yet?
Anonymous - 12/25/2011 12:17:42 AM
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Malamutes should not be bred prior to obtaining OFA certification, which is done at age 2. More importantly ask yourself why do you want to breed. There are many great breeders out there who breed for the betterment of the breed but others who are looking for financial gain or are just not knowlegdable. If you do choose to breed make sure your dog is genetically sound, as well as the bitch & they are also responsible breeders. What is their screening process for adoptions. Malamutes can be challenging dogs & are not meant for just anyone who thinks they are cute.There are too many Malamutes in shelters or Malamute rescue organizations or end up tied in a back yard as people don’t know how to handle them due to careless breeding. Also keep in mind an unneutered male can be more difficult to handle, more likely to roam & more likely to want to fight. Males that breed consider themselves Alphas & are more likely to challenge your authority. Please make sure you educate yourself .
Anonymous - 12/31/2011 7:24:02 PM
Biologically your alaskan malamute is probably old enough to reproduce, but any responsible, ethical breeder will not breed a dog until is has all the proper health screening for the breed. This would include OFA rating for hips (by x-ray), CERF eye exam, and any other testing recommended for this breed. Doing this health screening can help reduce the risk of producing puppies with genetic health defects.
paws4hisglory - 12/31/2011 5:50:55 PM
QUESTION: How much does an Alaskan Malamute dog eat when small and grown up?
Anonymous - 12/18/2011 11:32:26 PM
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QUESTION: I have a cocker spaniel/shitzhu/yorkie mix that is almost two years old. I am not getting a Mal yet, but I will someday. Possibly when my other dog is about five years old. He is the size of a cocker spaniel female. My dog is fixed and has no problem with other dogs. If I get a Mal as a puppy, will the Mal hurt my dog, even when he is almost ten times his size?
Anonymous - 12/11/2011 4:41:25 AM
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When raised together, Malamutes typically do fine with other dogs. It will be especially important to monitor play times & not allow rough play. YOU have to be in charge. If you've never owned a Malamute make sure you know what you’re getting into. They are FABULOUS dogs but they are head strong. They like to challenge authority & test boundaries. I would recommend getting a female if you have a male. Females tend be a little easier to handle and train especially for a beginner. Malamutes are VERY pack oriented & some will challenge each other for top spot if they are the same sex. I don't know your reason for waiting until your dog is 5 but consider sooner. Malamutes take 2-3 yrs to reach maturity& by that time your dog will be 8 & may be less likely to want to play as much as a Malamute in their prime & may be overly rough on an older dog. Malamutes are not like other dogs but that is what makes them so fun. Just do your homework.
Anonymous - 12/31/2011 6:51:02 PM
QUESTION: My Malamute was a small female and she just knew more people and the best with my kids. She traveled with my mother in a van for a thousand miles in one day. Everybody says they are hard to train, just talk to them ask them to do things. I want to adopt an older dog. Can I train this dog.
Anonymous - 12/7/2011 8:57:39 PM
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How successful you may be at training an adult dog will depend on a number of factors. First, how well socialized is the dog, and is it used to being handled and trained? What is it's base temperament like (independent, shy, dominant, eager to please)? What is it's history? By that I mean was it a family pet that needs a new home, was it living in a kennel without much handling, things like that. Some dogs of any breed are easier or harder to train. Also, the training methods can make a difference. Harsh or punitive methods don't work well for most dogs, but positive, reward based ones with fair (and not painful or scary) corrections work best with almost all dogs, if not all dogs. If you are in doubt, work with a skilled behaviorist as you assess a dog you are considering adopting.
paws4hisglory - 12/9/2011 5:55:37 PM
QUESTION: I have an Alaskan Malamute that is a year and a half. But he howles all through the day and night. How can I get him to stop?
Anonymous - 11/19/2011 9:44:43 PM
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To have the best success at getting your Alaskan Malamute to stop you need to figure out WHY he is howling. Is he housed alone outside? If so he is probably very lonely. Even if he is inside but left alone for long periods of time, he is still probably lonely. Most dogs, malamutes included, don't like to spend all their time alone. Also, there is a good chance he needs more exercise and mental stimulation. These are working dogs who weren't designed to sit in a house, yard or kennel 24/7, but need things to do to keep their minds and bodies active. Try to take him for walks or runs, and if he is good with other dogs, set up times for him to visit and play with other dogs at least a few times a week. The more you can do with him the happier he will be, and that alone should help the howling to diminish.
paws4hisglory - 11/26/2011 11:05:07 AM
QUESTION: We have a 11 week Alaskan Malamute puppy. The breeder says she will likely weigh around 110 lbs fully grown. She currently weighs 17 lbs (again, at 11 wks) and eats 2-2 1/3 cups of Purina One Large Breed puppy food. The bag says for her size she should eat this amount. She looks underweight, the vet affirmed this a couple weeks ago, and I can feel her ribs/bones easily. She's also constantly hungry. Should I start feeding her more? If so, how much more? Thank you.
Anonymous - 11/10/2011 1:30:01 PM
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One thing I will say about the suggested feeding amounts on the back of dog food bags is they are not accurate for all dogs. I always tell people to feed what the dog needs, and to do that you have to check their body condition. You should be able to feel the ribs but not feel each vertabrae easily, and if the hip bones are strongly prominent, the dog is too skinny. If there is a fat layer over the ribs and it's hard to feel them, the dog is too fat.
Something else to consider is with a dog that will get this big, you want to keep her lean as she grows. Feeding an overly rich food and letting her get fat can be hard on her joints too. There is a happy medium, keeping a growing puppy lean and fit, not to fat or too thin, and that will help her grow as soundly as possible.
There are many foods out there that are better quality than Purina One. I like the Eagle Pack line of dry food and I also feed raw food (meat/bones/organs.)
paws4hisglory - 11/15/2011 1:49:42 PM
Oh one thing I forgot to say is feed your Malamute three times a day untill she is six months old then switch to twice a day there after. Their body needs the extra cals during this stage of life
Anonymous - 11/13/2011 11:48:14 AM
Try switching her food to Blue Wilderness my malamute Juno has done well on it and his weight gain has been great 18weeks 45lbs not to mention his coat looks a whole lot better since the switch
Anonymous - 11/13/2011 11:44:34 AM
QUESTION: We have just adopted a malamute that is a year and half old (female-spayed). She was a leftover pup from the breeder. Never spent much time inside the house but is very affectionette(a sucker for a belly rub) but the change in households has been hard for her-have to carry her inside which a i'm sure is not helping but have not been able to lure her in with treats(including real meat) Looking for acclimating tips-she is not eating much either Thank you for any ideas!
Anonymous - 10/22/2011 6:27:12 PM
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I would suggest you buy little packs of food not a big one because big ones cost too much money and if your malamute doesnt like the food you wasted 30 dollars and buy little packs of food so she can test them out
Anonymous - 11/5/2011 9:43:17 AM
The malamute is the dog we got - he is now 112lb amazing dog - he is great with all dogs. He once laid right next to the guinea pig most people would think he would eat it but he didnt great dog.
Anonymous - 10/26/2011 4:59:57 PM
QUESTION: Alaskan Malamute is the the dog I have chosen. I love them so much! How affectionate are they? Are they the kind of dog that will jump on you to greet them? What do they do more, howl or "woo-woo"? I love the "talkers" lol. I was wondering how to train them. I here they are stubborn. Any advice?
Anonymous - 10/17/2011 8:17:27 PM
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Malamutes are independent and very proud if they want petted they will almost knock you down to get it-but if you want to pet them and they don't want petted - they will turn and walk away from you almost an arrogant attitude. My malamutes have all been mostly woo wooers. Your training needs to be firm and consistant. Never ever hit or beat your malamute they are very smart and bore easily!!!! A bored malamute can be a destructive malamute. They are heavy shedders and require lots of grooming. As far as jumping on you-you can coax them to jump on you but an adult is usually over 100 lbs. It is usually best if they are taught not to jump on you. Even though malamutes are sometimes very arrogant they can be just as affectionate depending on their mood. Good-luck!
Anonymous - 12/14/2011 7:54:04 AM
QUESTION: I have a 2-yr old Siberian husky male and a 1-yr old Siberian Husky Female. would like to get a Alaskan Malamute Puppy; however, I was wondering if this would be a good idea to mix these dogs, and then, should I get a male or female puppy?
Anonymous - 10/16/2011 10:36:38 PM
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QUESTION: I have a 2 and 1/2 yr old alaskan malamute. He recently had sores all over his body and the vet is checking to see if its ringworm or some other type of fungus. I did have to get him shaved and I was totally against it. He looks like a little rat. Will his coat grow back to what it used to be?
Anonymous - 10/8/2011 4:25:17 AM
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Sometimes a shaved coat grows back normally, sometimes not. Part of it may be the dog's health and age. Also, this breed can have a thyroid disease commonly called coat funk. If he has that, he will never have a normal coat again. The disease is more common in males, though the onset is often later than the age of your dog.
You can help his system by feeding a top quality food, and adding daily supplements like salmon oil (human grade is best), along with kelp powder. For a dog the size of a malamute, I would give 2-3 of the 1000 mg gel capsules of salmon oil. 3 would be better. That will give his body more help in growing back the coat. You could also give 400 iu of natural vit E a few times a week.
paws4hisglory - 10/14/2011 2:08:24 PM
QUESTION: What color eyes do Malamutes have
Anonymous - 10/7/2011 10:04:08 PM
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Malamutes will have anything from lighter amber shades to a darker brown, with darker brown being preferred as per the written breed standard. Of course red and white malamutes will have lighter shades and other colors often have darker eyes. They never have blue eyes.
paws4hisglory - 10/14/2011 2:06:07 PM
Anonymous - 10/11/2011 11:18:57 PM
QUESTION: are alaskan malamutes okay with little children they've been raised with? also can u trim their hair a little when its summer or warm weather during shedding? can u train them easily? sorry if questions sound silly.. i'd appreciate answers thanks:)
Anonymous - 9/16/2011 5:15:45 PM
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How well a malamute will do with small children depends partly on the genetic temperament of the individual malamute, and how well supervised the dog and kids are. Some small kids will tease a dog until it reacts, and the dog gets blamed. Some dogs, no matter how well raised, are not going to be tolerant of small kids.
It is best not to trim or shave a malamute coat, but to keep it well groomed to remove dead undercoat. If it is really hot out, keep the dog inside with the air conditioning. A healthy coat helps protect from bugs and the sun, but a matted coat does not help keep the dog comfortable.
Malamutes can be a little hard to train as they can be independent. Most train better with food rewards than just praise. They can have high prey drive so may not be good with small animals, and most are hard to train to be good off leash. They are not the easiest breed to live with.
paws4hisglory - 9/23/2011 3:57:47 PM
QUESTION: What is optimal age for breeding a healthy female Alaskan Malamute? I have been told never before age 5 by one breeder and age 2-6 by another, and never after age 6....but these were for 3 different breeds....which is recommended for this breed (alaskan malamute)?
Anonymous - 9/10/2011 2:05:02 AM
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Yikes, I don't know who said not to breed a female before 5, but that is awful! In a big breed such as the Alaskan Malamute, that is definitely middle aged and would be similar to a 45-50 yr old woman having her first child. I would recommend waiting until she is 2 and has had all health testing (OFA and CERF) but not even 4 for a first litter. If you look up the research with canine reproduction experts, they talk in detail about this, and how as a dog ages it's thyroid function often slows down. Trying to have a litter then is harder on the dam. I would rather breed a female a few times before 4-5 years of age and retire her, rather than start that late. Often there are more complications, such as needing a c-section, or the dam having little or no milk, weak and fading pups and such. Of course this can be caused by genetics, diet or the environment too.
paws4hisglory - 9/17/2011 10:00:29 AM
QUESTION: Our 2 year old Malamute/German Shepherd mix has suddenly started losing the pigment in his hair and muzzle. He had a primarily black face and black upper body, but now is getting flecks of light hair all over his head and even down his back. He had a small pink stripe on his nose, which we know is normal, but now it's turned pink on the outside of his nostrils as well and down on his upper lip, on which the hair has turned white. We know dogs coats can change as they age, but this has happened over about two months. He looks totally different! Any thoughts? Thanks!!
Anonymous - 9/7/2011 10:56:30 AM
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When he first started having some pigment changes on his nose/lip, his paw pads were also peeling. She checked him over and gave us some spray for his feet, but she hasn't seen him since the changes in color. Thanks...we will pursue!
Anonymous - 9/7/2011 11:56:10 AM
There is a medical condition that causes that, maybe it is lupus. I would definitely get your dog checked by the vet ASAP! It is not a normal coat color change.
paws4hisglory - 9/7/2011 11:28:12 AM
QUESTION: I currently live in san deigo and have wanted an alaskan malamute since I was a kid, but I know they dont do well in heat so will I have to move in order to have a happy and not boiling mal?
Anonymous - 8/31/2011 5:20:34 PM
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i live in California and have an alaskan malamute. The thing about Malamutes is that when winter comes, they get their undercoat in. So it's like having two coats and then when summer comes, the shed that undercoat off for the summer. They adapt to the temperature around them.
Anonymous - 9/16/2011 1:42:10 PM
QUESTION: Would an Alaskan Malamute be a good dog for someone who works around 8 hours a day or would it tear up the place?
Anonymous - 8/22/2011 2:59:51 PM
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Almost any working breed dog, especially when a puppy or young adult, is not likely to be content laying around all day while it's owner works. These dogs need regular exercise and training especially in the first year or three of life, and even after that still need daily activity.
It would also be hard for any puppy to hold potty that long, so it would be better to have a way to be able to let the pup have a couple potty breaks during the day.
Malamutes can be pretty destructive if they are bored, under exercised or lonely.
paws4hisglory - 8/26/2011 3:09:30 PM
QUESTION: I have a 6 yr old mal and a 7 yr old husky cross. My daughter wants to get a French bulldog, I've told her this is not advisable, but wondering if there is a way we can do it safely?
Anonymous - 8/13/2011 7:13:33 PM
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Because you have two big dogs already, I would advise against adding a small dog. Many mals and Sibes have high prey drive, and with more than one, they can gang up and escalate very quickly. Even if they just accidently step on the puppy and make it squeal, that can trigger strong prey drive and be the end of the puppy. I know people who have had mals and small dogs and sometimes after years it ended badly, with the death of the small dog. Even if you had the small dog first, it may not be good, but I would definitely not bring a small dog in with adult northern breed dogs. I say this from 20+ years experience with both breeds, living with them and knowing many others who do as well.
paws4hisglory - 8/20/2011 3:30:45 PM
Like most dogs, Mals will relate to other dogs, large and small, depending on how they were socialized during the first 12 months of their lives. Only you know the answer to your question. Has your dog always been around other dogs and does he "play gently" with small ones? If not, then don't even consider bring in the little bulldog. He may end up being dinner.
Anonymous - 8/16/2011 3:52:11 PM
get the bulldog as a puppy and introduce them nicely but you should be close so there will be no fighting
Anonymous - 8/16/2011 2:22:24 AM
QUESTION: i want to get an alaskan malamute but i already have a shih tzu. will the alaskan malamute harm the shih tzu. the shih tzu is 4 years old,black and white,has taken socialization classes, and is very active
Anonymous - 7/21/2011 8:26:15 PM
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I have an alaskan malamute - the dog cullen as a matter a fact - and he does well with all little dogs he just lays on the ground and punches them with his paws
Anonymous - 10/28/2011 5:25:10 PM
not if you get an alaskan malamute as a puppy or if you get an adult you should watch them or be in the same room
Anonymous - 8/16/2011 2:20:51 AM
As a breeder, I do not recommend pairing a mal with a small dog.
orchid021 - 8/10/2011 12:27:23 PM
Some malamutes can be dog aggressive and many have high prey drive. How well an individual malamute will do with a small dog will depend a lot on the particular mal you get, how it was and is raised and trained, and how well you can teach the right type of interactions. I would definitely get the opposite sex as same sex aggressive behavior is common in the breed. Starting with a puppy and training from day one will be very important. Since a malamute can weigh many times what a Shih Tzu will, if there is an incident it can go bad fast for the small dog. Make sure you get a puppy from a knowledgable breeder who can give you accurate insight into the temperament of her dogs, and who breeds for stable temperament and good health (OFA and CERF testing done.)
paws4hisglory - 7/30/2011 3:29:19 PM
QUESTION: Hi! I am considering adopting a 1 year old alaskan malamute. She was taken to a place where she was unwelcome and she was brought to a rescue. I'm looking for a large dog. Is the low 90's a good weight for this female alaskan malamute? Is she underweight? Should she be in the high 90's? Are they calm dogs? Will she enjoy resting at my feet during TV or computer time? Will she be ready to walk calmly at my side during walks? This dog doesn't have any obedience work. Is it too late to teach her? Are they eager to please? Are they destructive and are they good in the car? Will she do well with my dogs and will she stick up for herself if my dogs bother her? Will she be aggressive with my dogs? Do you think she would be good with cats? I am moderately active and enjoy a few leisurely strolls every day, is this enough? Will she be very high energy and will she be over the top rambunctious if I give her the right amount of exercise to keep her healthy? Thanks!
Anonymous - 7/20/2011 7:14:38 PM
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A one year old malamute is going to be full of energy. Malamutes were bred to be working dogs and require LOTS of exercise and mental stimulation. If you can significantly exercise the dog, she may enjoy laying at your feet. Walking calmly is not a trait malamutes are born with. They are pullers when it comes to leashing them. If she hasn't had any training, I suggest you immediately sign up for classes. Malamutes are smart, but are stubborn and have minds of their own. Mine have gone through puppy class, basic and intermediate training classes and we do refresher classes once a year. Malamutes can be destructive when they are bored. Malamutes can also be dog aggressive and may not get along with cats due to their high prey drive. A lot of your other questions depend on the individual dog.
orchid021 - 8/10/2011 12:26:48 PM
90 pounds low or high can be fine, depends on the alaskan malamute's height. When she gets to around the age of 4 she will calm down and be more inclined to (enjoy resting at your feet). but at a age of 1 year she will most likely bounce off the walls. Recommend at least 1 hour of exercise a day. I take my malamute to the park everyday for around 2 hours. With cats it would depend on if it was rasied with cats. If you cannot find out it temperment towards small animals i would guess not suitable for your cat environment. hope this helps.
Anonymous - 8/3/2011 12:26:59 AM
QUESTION: how many baby puppies does on regular female alaskan malamute have????
Anonymous - 7/20/2011 9:41:10 AM
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An alaskan malamute can have 6-9 puppies.
Anonymous - 8/3/2011 12:27:28 AM
QUESTION: Are Alaskan Malamutes good with children between the ages of 10-13???
Anonymous - 7/3/2011 5:29:48 PM
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Yes, Malamutes are good family dogs
orchid021 - 7/7/2011 4:27:18 PM
QUESTION: how can you tell the difference between a malamute and a husky?
Anonymous - 6/14/2011 9:32:45 PM
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Assuming we are talking about well bred malamutes and Siberian huskies, who strongly resemble what the breeds should look like, they are not too hard to tell apart. The malamute will be a bigger sized, bigger boned, sturdy built dog and the Siberian will be smaller and lighter boned. The malamute is built to haul freight and the Siberian is built to haul lighter loads at higher speeds. Think of a draft horse and a race horse to some extent. Both breeds will have some similar features such as a thick double coat, small well furred ears, tails that may have some curl to them (usually the malamute tails curl tighter than those of most Siberians) and they can have similar colors and markings. The exception is Siberians can come in piebald and some solid colors like solid black (with some white). Siberians can have any eye color including blue, malamutes will not have blue eyes.
These are just a few things to look for.
paws4hisglory - 6/15/2011 5:28:05 PM
QUESTION: My son is bring a 10 week old Alaskan Malamute puppy home. We have already 2 American Eskomo Spitz and toy fox terrier. Do you think there will be a problem.
Anonymous - 6/11/2011 11:47:45 AM
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Typically the Alaskan Malamute puppy poses little threat to your current dogs you have at home. Never the less, a introduction should be slow and easy. Dogs with tails wagging, curious smelling etc are all good signs. If your dogs are spayed or neutered is a big plus as well. Competition for pack leader usually comes into play (as they get a bit older) when the dogs have not been fixed, it can be a bit more tricky. Both are high energy dogs so possitive play time is a big plus.
legend$13 - 7/4/2011 3:45:21 PM
Each of these breeds tend to be pretty active, just make sure your ready for that! Otherwise, it does depend greatly on each individual's personality.
gazebo - 6/26/2011 8:50:30 PM
That will completely depend on the personalities of each dog.
orchid021 - 6/20/2011 2:44:14 PM
QUESTION: We are thinking about get a malamute for our first dog, my only concern is there ability to be around my cat and my boyfriends nephew who is only a few months old. my father is a vet and i have a lot of experience with large dogs. if worked with and trained properly do you think we would be able to have the dog around the cat and the baby without concern?
Anonymous - 5/30/2011 8:41:58 PM
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Children and cats as well as other animals if raised with the puppy are typically okay. Alaskan Malamute's do have a high prey drive however, if raised with the cat, it typically will not see it as prey. There is never a 100% guarentee but you will have a much better idea by watching them together. The idea that you are staring this introduction while the dog is a puppy will give you a much better outcome.
legend$13 - 7/4/2011 3:51:07 PM
That depends. Children usually are not a problem. The cat might be. If you were to get a puppy and get the puppy fixed, you would have a much better chance of the arrangement working. Several of our pups live with cats without a problem, but mals also have a high prey drive that could hinder living arrangements with a cat.
orchid021 - 6/8/2011 10:57:54 AM
QUESTION: Can an alaskan malamute live in Washington State?
Anonymous - 5/28/2011 9:15:59 PM
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Yes! I grew up in Washington State and it's condusive to the climate (especially western WA). I currently own two Alaskan Malamutes and I live in the South.
Anonymous - 6/7/2011 12:49:00 PM