Alaska, together with Samoyed and Husky, is called Sled Three Silly . They are large in size, have strong hair, domineering appearance, good looks, and have a high rate of turning heads when walking on the road. They are one of the most popular dog breeds in recent years. Because of the development of the Internet, Alaska also has a large wave of good-looking fans on various online platforms, and it can be regarded as a proper "Internet celebrity dog".
Are you also attracted by Alaska’s domineering appearance and huge body full of security? But large dogs are not so easy to raise. Next, the editor summarizes several shortcomings of Alaska. If you can't accept it, I advise you not to raise an Alaska!
1, great amount of exercise
As a large dog, Alaskan dogs were used as sled working dogs in cold areas before they were called pets. They are extremely mobile and require a lot of exercise every day. They need at least 2 hours of outdoor exercise time every day to meet their exercise needs. So if you cannot guarantee that you have enough time to walk your dog every day, do not get an Alaskan dog.
2. Strong strength
Alaskans were able to pull such a heavy sled in the past, which shows that they are very strong. Moreover, Alaskans love to play. When walking your dog, if you encounter something they are interested in or see the same kind of dog, they may suddenly run wildly. If you are not strong enough to control it, it will trip you up in minutes, so I advise you to think carefully.
3. He is huge but does not realize it.
Alaska is a coquettish dog. He is huge but does not realize it. He always thinks that he is still small. He always asks his owner to hug him and lift him up. When he goes out for a walk and sees other people’s puppies being held by his owner, they will pounce on their owners and ask the owner to pick them up too, leaving the owner very helpless.
Moreover, large dogs require quite a lot of space for activities. If the space in your home is small, it is better not to raise an Alaska easily.
4, strong destructive ability
While Alaska is known as one of the three sledding fools, it also has a well-known alias, that is, the king of house demolishers. Alaska is huge, powerful, and energetic, and has great destructive power when it comes to tearing apart homes. Sofas, tables, chairs, and pillows can be destroyed beyond recognition.
5. Difficulty in bathing
Alaskan hair is strong and it is a long-haired dog. The difficulty of caring for it is obvious to all. If you bathe them yourself at home, the cost is acceptable, but the energy spent is not acceptable to many people. Moreover, when dealing with such a big dog, if the hair inside is not completely dried when bathing and blowing, causing eczema , you will face a "huge" medical expense.
And if you take Alaska to a pet store for bathing and care, these care items in the pet store are charged based on weight, which can cost several hundred at a time, at least twice a month. Can you afford such an expensive care fee?
6. Big appetite
Alaska lived in severe cold areas in the early days and was still a working dog. They need a lot of energy to resist the severe cold and meet the energy consumption of work, so they need to eat a large amount of food every day. In addition, their large size also causes them to generally eat more than other dogs. This determines that Alaskans need to eat a lot of dog food every time, and they like to eat dog food with high meat content.
However, the price of imported grains is generally relatively expensive at present. If you want to satisfy the preference of Alaskan dogs, the price will be even more expensive, and it is difficult for ordinary office workers to afford it.
But this situation is relatively easy to solve compared to the above. Imported grain is expensive. We can choose high-quality, safe domestic grain for Alaska, which is relatively cheaper.
7, large hair loss
Alaska's hair loss can be said to be quite large. If it is a hair change period that occurs twice a year, you can find the hair they fall from any corner of your house, including your clothes. People jokingly call Alaska's hair loss "lossed twice a year, and once half a year."
If you want to improve this situation, the shoveler should supplement them with an appropriate amount of lecithin to maintain fur health. The egg yolk is rich in a lot of lecithin, which is a good choice for shovelers.
Conclusion: After reading these points in , do you still want to keep an Alaska?
