What should you pay attention to when taking care of a 2-month-old Alaskan puppy?

Caring for a 2-month-old Alaskan Malamute puppy is drawn from the reality of experienced breeders. Inkpawarts will share some of the hard-won experiences with those who love this sled dog breed. This is an important age for puppies. If you take good care of them, the Alaskan Malamute will grow up healthy and live longer.

About the Alaskan dog breed

Alaskan Malamute, also known as Alaskan Malamute, is related to the Husky breed. This is a snow dog that lives in the cold Arctic region. They are used to pull sleds on white snow. Up to now, this breed has 3 basic sizes in increasing size:

• Standard Alaskan Dog.
• Alaska Large Standard Dog.
• Giant Alaskan Dog.

They come in many different colors such as: black and white, gray and white, reddish brown, white. They have very thick fur that can withstand extremely cold weather. But that is also why taking care of the fur of an Alaskan dog is very difficult.

Currently, this breed of dog is very popular in USA. However, with the difference in climate and weather, taking care of a puppy is not simple. Especially choosing food for Alaskan dogs. They are not picky eaters, but if they do not eat properly, they will become weak and their life will be shortened.

Check the origin of the Alaskan puppy carefully before buying.

You should find out clearly the origin of the Alaskan Malamute dog . The price for an Alaskan puppy is not cheap. Therefore, to avoid the case of “losing money and getting sick”, you should proactively find out. It is best if possible to go to the breeding farm, the dog owner to observe. You should choose agile, healthy dogs. You should buy dogs born in Vietnam to get used to the climate and weather, and care is also easier.

If you buy Chinese breeds , it is best not to catch puppies. Because young Alaskan dogs after traveling far, are susceptible to illness. If you have the conditions, you can catch a big dog to raise, which is safer. And most of the time in Vietnam, if you catch imported dogs, most of them are imported from China.

How much is the cheapest price to buy an Alaskan puppy?

Currently, newly born Alaskan puppies at dog farms are often pre-ordered. So if you want to buy this breed of dog, you need to be quick to own a good quality one.

There are many people selling Alaskan puppies at extremely cheap prices. Even under 1 million VND. However, such advertisements are extremely unreliable. Because no Alaskan puppy has such a price. You can refer to the price list of 2-month-old Alaskan puppies sold at reputable dog farms in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as follows:

Buy Alaska puppies bred in Vietnam

There are two main types of domestic Alaskan dogs divided by size, namely Alaska Standard and Alaska Giant.

• Standard size Alaskan dogs (about 40 – 50kg when fully grown) born in the country : 9 – 13 million . The specific price of each puppy depends mainly on the color. Black and white Alaskan dogs are the most popular, priced around 9 – 11 million . Reddish brown Alaskan dogs are the most popular, priced around 11 – 13 million . Pink and gray colors are quite rare so the price is higher, around 13 – 16 million .
• Giant Alaska puppy (about 50 – 70kg) : about 16 – 19 million . The price of Giant Alaska puppy depends less on color, but on the quality of the dog.

Buy imported Alaskan puppies

Alaskan puppies imported from Thailand are a high quality gene source for breeding farms. Alaskan dogs imported from Thailand are divided into 2 main lines:

• Alaska puppies imported from Thailand without FCI papers : price is about 16 – 20 million for Standard size, about 20 – 27 million for Giant size.
• Alaska puppies imported from Thailand Full FCI : price is about 20 – 25 million for Standard size and about 25 – 35 million for Giant size.

Alaskan dogs imported from Europe, mainly from Russia, Ukraine, Serbia… are high-class dogs, with almost absolute purity. Most of them have full FCI papers. The main difference in price lies in their pedigree.

• Purebred imported Alaskan dogs from Europe with normal pedigree cost from 45 to 60 million when arriving in Vietnam.
• Purebred Alaskan dogs, great pedigree, champion lineage, from famous kennels cost from 60 – 100 million .

Hygiene when raising 2 month old Alaskan puppies

No matter what kind of dog you have, you need to keep your puppy and their living environment clean. Keeping your dog clean will help your dog stay healthy. You should clean the cage and food bowl every day. Bacteria and parasites can hide anywhere, and cleanliness helps prevent them from entering.

If you have a dog crate and sometimes keep them locked up, the crate must always be kept cool. In winter, you should buy a carpet or a house cushion for your puppy to make it warmer.

Newly acquired puppies should not be taken out for a walk. During the first ten days, the best way to raise a 2-month-old Alaskan puppy is to keep it indoors. Let them get used to the environment and space right in the garden. This will help them feel safer and less anxious.

For how to raise a 2-month-old Alaskan puppy, you need to pay attention to training. This is the age when they start to get acquainted and can be taught. Training dogs to go to the toilet in the right place and obey their owners will help you a lot easier after they grow up.

Vaccination for 2 month old Alaskan dogs

Usually, the dog seller will inform that the dog has been vaccinated with 2 doses of 7 diseases. However, many people do not vaccinate. The method of raising a 2-month-old Alaskan dog is not the same as when they are adults. Vaccination is extremely necessary. Do not vaccinate immediately but wait for about 2-3 days when the dog has gradually gotten used to it and its health has recovered.

Note that it should not be more than 3 weeks since separation from the mother. When separated, the puppy is about 2 months old. If the puppy is unfortunately infected with Pravo or Care, the survival rate is very rare. You should also deworm the puppy completely to kill worms. Monitor the health of a 2-month-old Alaskan dog periodically according to the instructions of the veterinarian .

Nutrition for Alaskan dogs

Building a diet for 2-month-old Alaskan dogs

There are many ways to build a reasonable and scientific diet for this breed of dog. You can prepare and cook food for them yourself. However, this will take a lot of your time. If the preparation is not to their taste, they may not want to eat. It is a waste of your effort.

Unlike other breeds such as Poodle , Phốc, Becgie, Pug… food for Alaskan dogs has its own characteristics. As a working dog breed, their daily energy consumption is very large. Requiring a larger amount of food.

When they are young, you can feed them many meals: morning, noon, afternoon, evening. Then gradually shorten and increase the portion for each meal. 2-month-old Alaskan dogs can be given “weaning” food. Combined with the use of digestive enzymes and calcium supplements for puppies for the best development. Note, do not feed puppies raw, fishy, ​​salty and fatty foods. These foods are very harmful to their health and intestines.

When you first get a puppy home, it may not be familiar with the way it eats. Before getting a puppy, you should ask the owner carefully about the puppy’s diet. The safest way to raise a 2-month-old Alaskan puppy is to feed it the same diet as in the old home. Once you get used to it, you can adjust it to be more appropriate.

Notes on feeding 2 month old Alaskan dogs

Note, do not force your Alaskan dog to eat too much because you want to take care of it too much. 3 to 4 meals a day is enough. Especially for dog food, you should not feed your dog fishy, ​​salty, raw food…

The digestive system of a 2-month-old Alaskan dog is still very weak, so it is susceptible to dangerous intestinal diseases. When the dog grows up, it can gnaw on bone marrow to strengthen its teeth. You can buy calcium-based gnawing bones to ensure safety.

Quality Alaskan dog food

In addition to preparing and cooking food for Alaskan dogs yourself, you should combine the use of grain food for them. These are all pre-processed foods with balanced nutrition. You can safely use them for Alaskan dogs 2 months old and up. Just soak dry dog ​​food with a little water or milk, puppies will have delicious, nutritious meals.

Introducing dry food to a 2-month-old Alaskan dog brings many benefits to you and your pet. You can save a lot of money and time. At the same time, it can ensure that your pet has all the necessary nutrients throughout its life. From when they are young until they are adults.

For Alaskan dogs 2 months old and older, you can choose some brands such as: Royal Canin , MOSHM, MEC, ANF … These are the types of food recommended by nutrition experts. They are produced according to international quality standards so they are very safe.

In addition, you can change your dog’s taste by mixing wet food and dry food together. Some types of wet food, pate, sausage, and sauce for dogs that are popular with pet owners include Jerhigh , IRIS…

How to care for Alaskan dog fur

For the way to raise a 2-month-old Alaskan puppy in terms of skin and fur care is similar to Husky, Samoyed. They have quite thick and dense fur. The beauty of this breed is greatly appreciated through their fur. To own a beautiful fur, you need a lot of time to care for them. Regularly brush their fur from a young age.

When you bathe your dog , do not use human soap to bathe your dog. High pH causes the dog’s fur to become tangled. Use a specialized shampoo for dogs and cats. To bathe your puppy properly, you can refer to petmart.vn for more information. Dry your dog’s fur and clean its ears and nails to prevent dermatitis, colds, kennel cough, etc.

In addition to bathing your 2-month-old Alaskan dog to create a habit from an early age, you also need to regularly trim your dog’s hair. Make sure your pet dog always has a soft, neat and tangle-free coat. You can refer to the dog grooming service packages at Pet Mart if you don’t have time to take care of them.

Hopefully, some of the experiences in raising 2-month-old Alaskan puppies above can help you in raising your puppy. Good luck!