Getting an Alaskan Malamute/German Shepherd mix; are we right for it?
Hello.
We're getting an Alaskan Malamute/German Shepherd puppy this fall, and I was wondering if we are right for it.
There are three of us in the household (no children), we have four cats, and live in the suburbs. I am willing to walk the dog and pay for toys and such, but I was wondering if this dog would be too aggressive to have around cats, or if the suburbs is not a place for this dog.
Also, any specific characteristics of this specific mix would be very nice to know.
Thank you.
~J/T
2009-07-14T16:41:43Z
To the person who got completely outraged at this idea:
Calm down. It is from a breeder, but not from an "OMG PAY ME MONEEEEYYYYY" breeder. The dog is less than $200 and comes neutered with all shots. I know the person, and she takes very good care of her pets.
123452009-07-14T16:20:57Z
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I don't know about Malamutes, but GSDs dog have strong prey drive. That being said, a puppy raised around cats should learn to behave around them. It might be a little harder if the dog were older. You may find later in life he may try to herd them (my oldest GSD herds everything) Your household will be fine as long as you are dedicated to exercising the dog. Again, don't know about Malamutes, but GSDs are high energy dogs. They need exercise everyday.
There aren't any specific charactericstics of this mix. You can end up with an endless array of characteristics it can inherit from either breed. Learn about both breeds, and expect either from the dog.
RE: Getting an Alaskan Malamute/German Shepherd mix; are we right for it? Hello.
We're getting an Alaskan Malamute/German Shepherd puppy this fall, and I was wondering if we are right for it.
There are three of us in the household (no children), we have four cats, and live in the suburbs. I am willing to walk the dog and pay for toys and such, but I was...
That would be fine unless you introduce it slowly to the cats. Some cats hate dogs so they need to learn to cope with a dog in the house. Because you live in the suburbs, you need to give it daily walks maybe 30 minutes long. Also, because it's part malamute, they were bred to work in Alaska so they have very thick coats and will overheat if it's too hot. Just don't keep him outside too long outside or he could get heat stroke. Other than that, it should be fine!
You are so wrong pixie, these breeds of dogs are a recognised breed everywhere except the uk, which is being worked on. They are very loyal loving dogs, get on well with other animals, including cats, are very familg orientated, they have have been around for many many years. I myself have ons of these alaskan shepherds and 6 cats and my dog loves the cats to bits.