I live in North bay California, and it gets very hot in the summer. I want to get an Alakan malamute, but I dont want to have it be miserable in the heat. Should i stay away from getting a malamute or siberian husky, or will it be fine?
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They’re designed to withstand incredible cold. Your dog will likely be very uncomfortable in the hot months, but the choice is ultimately up to you. I bet you can find a dog that is better suited to both your household, and your environment.
REMEMBER DON’T BASE YOUR CHOICE OF BREED ON LOOKS, THESE ARE SERIOUS WORKING DOGS WITH VERY SPECIAL NEEDS! Honestly these dogs are FOR EXPERIENCED OWNERS ONLY!
Alaskan Malamute
Providing enough exercise. Alaskan Malamutes MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored — which they usually express by howling and destructive chewing. Bored Alaskan Malamutes are famous for chewing through drywall, ripping the stuffing out of sofas, and turning your yard into a moonscape of giant craters.
Unless you specifically want a large dog for sledding, carting, weight-pulling, or other outdoor-related activities, preferably in a cold climate, I do not recommend this breed. Alaskan Malamutes were never intended to be simply pets. Trying to suppress their “hardwired” drive to work, without providing alternate outlets for their energy, can be difficult. 4KM DAILY WALKS AND LOADS OF RUNNING IN A LARGE SECURED FENCED IN YARD
Bounciness. Young Alaskan Malamutes (up to about two years old) can be bulls in a china shop. When they romp and jump, they do so with great vigor, and things can go flying, including people.
If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend Alaskan Malamute puppies. The temptation to play roughly is too strong in many young Alaskan Malamutes.
Animal aggression. Most Alaskan Malamutes will not tolerate another dog of the same sex, and some won’t tolerate the opposite sex either. Most Alaskan Malamutes have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures, including deer and livestock. If anything goes wrong in the breeding, socializing, training, handling, or management of this breed, it is capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals.
To keep your Alaskan Malamute in, and to keep other animals out, fences should be high, with wire sunk into the ground along the fence line to thwart digging. Gates should have the highest quality locks. Many Alaskan Malamutes are clever escape artists who will go over, under, or through fences in search of adventure . 6feet+ fence!
The strong temperament. Alaskan Malamutes are not Golden Retrievers. They have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train. They can be manipulative, and many are willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say.
Heavy shedding. Alaskan Malamutes shed a LOT. You’ll find hair and fur all over your clothing, upholstery, carpeting, under your furniture, on your countertops — even in your food. Frequent vacuuming will become a way of life. Make sure you’re REALLY up for this.
Noise. Unless you live way out in the boondocks and have no neighbors, Alaskan Malamutes should never be left outside in your yard, unsupervised. Their deep voice carries a LONG way and the mournful howling will have your neighbors calling the cops to report the nuisance — or quietly letting your Alaskan Malamute out of his yard so he’ll wander away.
Frankly, most Alaskan Malamutes are “too much dog” for the average household. This is a serious working dog with tremendous strength. Very few people really have the knowledge, facilities, or skills necessary to manage this breed, or to provide the types of activities that keep him satisfied.
Siberian Husky
Providing enough exercise. Siberian Huskies MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored — which they usually express by howling and destructive chewing. Bored Siberian Huskies are famous for chewing through drywall, ripping the stuffing out of sofas, and turning your yard into a moonscape of giant craters.
Unless you specifically want an athletic dog for sledding, carting, backpacking, or other outdoor-related activities, preferably in a cool climate, I do not recommend this breed. Siberian Huskies were never intended to be simply pets. Trying to suppress their “hardwired” drive to work, without providing alternate outlets for their energy, can be difficult.
4km daily walks and loads of running in a secured fenced in yard!
Bounciness. Young Siberian Huskies (up to about two years old) romp and jump with great vigor, and things can go flying, including people.
If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend Siberian Husky puppies. The temptation to play roughly is too strong in many young Siberian Huskies.
Strong chasing instincts. Most Siberian Huskies have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures, including deer and livestock. If anything goes wrong in the breeding, socializing, training, handling, or management of this breed, it is capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals.
To keep your Siberian Husky in, and to keep other animals out, fences should be high, with wire sunk into the ground along the fence line to thwart digging. Gates should have the highest quality locks. Many Siberian Huskies are clever escape artists who will go over, under, or through fences in search of adventure. 6feet+ fence
Stubbornness. Siberian Huskies are not Golden Retrievers. They have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train. They can be manipulative, and many are willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say
Heavy shedding. Siberian Huskies shed a LOT. You’ll find hair and fur all over your clothing, upholstery, carpeting, under your furniture, on your countertops — even in your food. Frequent vacuuming will become a way of life. Make sure you’re REALLY up for this.
Noise. Unless you live way out in the boondocks and have no neighbors, Siberian Huskies should never be left outside in your yard, unsupervised. Their mournful howling will have your neighbors calling the cops to report the nuisance — or quietly letting your Siberian Husky out of his yard so he’ll wander away.
Frankly, most Siberian Huskies are “too much dog” for the average household. Very few people can provide the types of athletic activities that keep this breed satisfied.
they are really built for the cold,……but you can shave it if you want? Any way he would be very uncomfortable and can get heat stroke. How about an shiba inu or an akita. They are made for hot AND cold weather. …..but whatever you want.
i live in Australia and it gets HOT.. a friend has 2 huskies and they are fine.. i’ve seen malamutes as well and never heard of heat related complications.. it’s mainly the short snouted breeds like english bulldogs that really suffer
I live in Florida and currently have 7 Sibes… I also volunteer for the local Siberian Husky rescue. There are 3 Husky rescues in the state of Florida… so that should tell you how many Sibes are in Florida.
Yes they can handle the heat… just don’t keep them outside all the time. It is too hot for any breed of dog to be outside 24/7. Make sure you exercise them early in the morning or late evening and keep plenty of water around. My Sibes love to sun themselves for 30-45 mins all the time.
PLEASE DO NOT SHAVE THE DOG!! It doesn’t help them at all.. the double coat protects them from the heat as well. They are more susceptible to sun burn if you shave. Plus their coat will never grow back in correctly.
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