Advice alaskan mute/huskey

tv3

Hi,

I bought a alaskan mute/huskey today from a pet shop but im looking for advice as was origanally looking for a smaller dog but i fell in love with the alaskan mute/huskey when i seen her.Its a cross of both but the shop didnt give papers or anything to prove what she was,should i of got something??thanks

tv3

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andreac

If its a cross then you wont get papers as only pedigree dogs will come with papers.
When you say a shop, what exactly do you mean, coz its not that common to find dogs being sold in pet shops.

Sorry just realised its prob not a cross, is it a pedigree alaskan malamute? what did the breeder say when you were buying it? was it advertised as coming with papers? was it a pup or older dog?

tv3

Ye a pet shop.Do you know much about these dogs actually bitches??

andreac

No, ive never owned one. I know that they require a lot of exercise though. How come you got a dog from a pet shop, most people would get a dog through a breeder or from a rescue centre. Did you get any health certs/vaccination records with the dog?

ISDW

You really should have done your research before buying this dog. Alaskan malamutes and siberian huskies are quite specialist dogs. Once fully grown, they need a lot of exercise, they were bred to pull sleds, malamutes are bigger, being bred to pull loads for long journeys, built for stamina, and siberians are smaller, bred to pull loads quickly, built more for speed. They need a fully enclosed, secure garden, and by secure, I mean with fencing of at least 6 foot, and secure at the bottom as they also like to dig. They should never be let off the lead in an unenclosed area, as they will run and not come back, no matter how much work you have put into their recall. They may come back sometimes, but then they will get a scent, or see something off in the distance, and that will be it, off they go.

They are lovely dogs with people, but malamutes can sometimes be difficult with other dogs of the same gender.

You won't get any papers at all with a crossbreed. I would advise that you take the pup to a vet as well tomorrow and get it checked out, and then start getting the vaccinations asap.

tv3

ISDW wrote: »

You really should have done your research before buying this dog. Alaskan malamutes and siberian huskies are quite specialist dogs. Once fully grown, they need a lot of exercise, they were bred to pull sleds, malamutes are bigger, being bred to pull loads for long journeys, built for stamina, and siberians are smaller, bred to pull loads quickly, built more for speed. They need a fully enclosed, secure garden, and by secure, I mean with fencing of at least 6 foot, and secure at the bottom as they also like to dig. They should never be let off the lead in an unenclosed area, as they will run and not come back, no matter how much work you have put into their recall. They may come back sometimes, but then they will get a scent, or see something off in the distance, and that will be it, off they go.

They are lovely dogs with people, but malamutes can sometimes be difficult with other dogs of the same gender.

You won't get any papers at all with a crossbreed. I would advise that you take the pup to a vet as well tomorrow and get it checked out, and then start getting the vaccinations asap.

Yea there are some pet shops local that sell dogs,also the shop owner said thad as its a cross that it will be a excellent house dog..

ISDW

tv3 wrote: »

Yea there are some pet shops local that sell dogs,also the shop owner said thad as its a cross that it will be a excellent house dog..

I'm a bit confused by that statement, because it would depend what the cross is, whether a dog would be a good house dog or not surely. Basically as its a cross between two northern breeds, you've got a northern dog and need to be aware of the issues with those dogs. As I say, they are great with people, make lousy guard dogs as they generally love everybody and anybody but, if not given enough stimulation, they can be very, very destructive.

There is a lot of very good advice out there, if you check out the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain website, there is good info, the good points and the bad of the breed.

Magenta

OP did you do any research on this before buying the dog or was the dog an impulse/spur of the moment thing?

TechnoPool

sounds like you really bought it on impulse.

If you really arent prepared for one of these dogs and dont have the time needed to look after one, i wouldn't recommend it at all for you.


Wont be fair on you or the dog.

Morganna

These dogs are specialist dogs.They do not come back when called only when it suits them.they need a lot of exercise can be difficult with other dogs and can be hyper basically just confirming what the other posters have said.

Kaldorn

ill take her off your hands if you cant handle her.

tv3

Morganna wrote: »

These dogs are specialist dogs.They do not come back when called only when it suits them.they need a lot of exercise can be difficult with other dogs and can be hyper basically just confirming what the other posters have said.

Specialist...Thats the first ive heard as ive also being onto the alaskan mute/huskey kennel club of ireland and they say the opposite of what posters say hear about "specialist dogs","hyper"...so not sure where they came from

tv3

Morganna wrote: »

These dogs are specialist dogs.They do not come back when called only when it suits them.they need a lot of exercise can be difficult with other dogs and can be hyper basically just confirming what the other posters have said.

Were did ya get that info from??

bushy...

tv3 wrote: »

Were did ya get that info from??

Stop and think for yourself for a minute.

For the last few thousand years some types of dog from that side of the planet have been bred for work. If you get a "real" one , he's not going to be all "normal" just because you feed him pedigree chum instead of seal or something.

TechnoPool

tv3 wrote: »

Were did ya get that info from??

well maybe with it being the truth?

koneko

I really wish people would do their research.

I can tell you from EXPERIENCE they're not beginners dogs (I have both breeds). They need a lot of exercise, they need a lot of stimulation, you can't just have 1 and keep him in the house, walk him 10 minutes a day and expect no trouble ("trouble" in this case being an unhappy destructive lonely dog). I would find it very hard to believe the Husky or Malamute club wouldn't tell you details about why these dogs aren't recommended for the average person. I'm sure ISDW can tell you more, since she has to take in dogs all the time that people just "couldn't handle" anymore.

ISDW

tv3 wrote: »

Specialist...Thats the first ive heard as ive also being onto the alaskan mute/huskey kennel club of ireland and they say the opposite of what posters say hear about "specialist dogs","hyper"...so not sure where they came from

There is no alaskan mute/husky kennel club, there is an Alaskan Malamute club and there is a Siberian husky club, both of which would most definitely tell you about the breed traits of both dogs, I know the secretaries of the clubs, and know the kind of information that they give people.

I run a rescue for these breeds and do get a lot of them into me because people bought them because they are very cute as puppies, but they didn't do their research into how they grow up.

I am definitely not saying that you won't cope with the dog, if you listen to the advice from people in the know, then I'm sure you and the dog will be absolutely fine and will have a long and happy life together. We are trying to organise scootering days/weekends, the first one is coming up on the bank holiday weekend in Roscommon, which is a great way to exercise these dogs. Once yours is old enough, you should come along and have a go, great fun.

Did you manage to get the pup to a vet to have it checked over?

adser53

I sincerely hope this ad isn't connected to OP!!!!

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/dogs/904399

kassie

:mad: i wish ppl would read up on things before buying!!!

igglou

I know there are foolish people out there, but I am finding it very hard to believe that this is a real post. Skeptical maybe, but I hope I'm right.

ISDW

adser53 wrote: »

I sincerely hope this ad isn't connected to OP!!!!

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/dogs/904399

Ah no. I'd say the chances of them being connected are pretty high! Gorgeous little pup, but seriously, €525 for a crossbreed?

Hi Adser, didn't realise you were on here as well:D

adser53

ISDW wrote: »

Ah no. I'd say the chances of them being connected are pretty high! Gorgeous little pup, but seriously, €525 for a crossbreed?

Hi Adser, didn't realise you were on here as well:D

Hi Bram, I'm more of a lurker here, can only handle one board at a time lol

Just had to post up though cos if they are related I'm seriously angry :mad:

cloudy day

There's a rather large Sibe Husky breeding kennels in Roscommon who has now started training dogs for pulling. Maybe she can give you advice on training.

I didn't think people still sold from pet shops. Very unethical.

I rescued a Sibe bitch, she's massive so prob actually a Malamute/Sibe cross, she was too strong for the woman. I've had no prob's with her. She's placid relaxed and docile, comes when she's called loves attention and looks down her nose at the other dogs as I'm sure she thinks she's far superior to them. she lie around for the best part of the day. although we do have a lot of space for her to run when she wants to.

Dusty87

Had to laugh at that add. Selling because daughter afraid although is not hyper, may swop for boxer puppy.

ISDW

Dusty87 wrote: »

Had to laugh at that add. Selling because daughter afraid although is not hyper, may swop for boxer puppy.

I know, cos boxers are just sooooooooooooo much smaller aren't they, and so quiet.

bonnygirl

i was up in a pet shop on the long mile rd yesterday and actually saw one of these pups being sold. first of all i wont be buying anything in that shop cause over the last few months i have seen dozens of pups being sold in this shop. even if they are pedigree he doesnt have papers for them and why would a dog breeder sell their dogs to a petshop it makes u wonder are they from puppy farms? the turn over of pups in that shop is unreal.i have often gone up on a fri were there might be 8 pups and by saturday they are gone!!
its a disgrace when there is so many unwanted dogs in the pound that do be put down if not rehomed in a certain number of days and the dspca which do amazing work are over run with dogs of all sizes and different breeds needing loving homes. id love to know were he gets all the pups from! the dogs themselves look in good condition but never have i seen a bed for them or a toy for them to play with in the enclosures. the pup that was left after the husky cross was sold was just left in the enclosure with nothing to occupy himself with.
the owner of wackers in my opinion doesnt give a dam about the animals just in it for the money.
also even more distressing was next to the enclosure of the pups was an enclosure with lemurs (type of monkey). about3 of them huddled in the corner scared out of their minds. they are normally seen in the zoo. again why would he sell these only to make money ye people might think oh it would be nice to own a monkey and have no objections if ppl have knowledge of them that will be dedicated 100% for looking after their needs but the reality is not that simple.
these poor animals will be sold to whoever has the cash at the time no home check will be done on the people etc god only knows what the future will hold for these poor animals put in this situation all for profit.

igglou

Hi Bonnygirl,

I'd just be careful about naming and shaming asI'm not sure it's allowed on here. One of the Mods will set us straight I'm sure.

Welcome to Boards.ie though!

bonnygirl

oh sorry i have seen the shop been menchioned before didnt realise.:o

I find this so irrisponcible to do and i hate pet shops who do this. My guy is 6 months now and so much work . He is actually a good dog and has learned alot but at times will not bother to listen to me.
If i grab a biscuit he listens. I wont try him off the lead : )

bonnygirl

oh ye the food bribing always works.. actually have a 3 month deaf dog so she will never listen to me its all hand signals.. will take alot longer to train than the norm but she will come and sit so we are getting there