Getting an Alaskan Malamute/German Shepherd mix; are we right for it?

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.

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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.

The dog is going to shed and shed a lot when it does.

Also, early and continued obedience training is a great idea.

yes they are healthier than purebreds...it should be ok since it's a pup.. around the cat...

read that on purebreds health..

http://terriermandotcom.blogspot.com/2008/08/bbc-p...

http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/buying/articles/p...

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-...

you should get ride of 3 cat and only keep 1that will be better for the dog!or you most likely wind up seeing all your cats died!lol and i got a dog and sayed i will get up ever morning and take it out!guess what i was to tired in the morning you have to get up at 7:00 in the morning dog are a lot of responsibly they need feeding and water!!!!!!!!!!!lol just saying you better be ready to take on what coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If a puppy is raised around cats, they should be fine.

Lol, its mutt, Mutts are bred by irresponsible people, it is NOT a breed, which means there no set temperment, no set height and no set weight! You can't predict the characters of a mutt! Alaskan Malamute are known to not get alone with cats and so are German Shepherd but with a cross between both, its impossible to predict.

What most likely to happen if you buy this cutesy name is Alaskan Shepherd from a breeder as mutt breeders DO NOT breed for health, temperment or soundness, THEY ARE SIMPLE BREEDING FOR MONEY!

Temperment issues including aggression

Add to the genetic faults such as hip, eye and elbows, as both breeds suffer from these

Add to behavioural problems-Hyperactivity,

You can avoid the aggression at a minimum if you adopt from an animal shelter.

Now don't get me wrong. I love Jake Gyllenhaal as much as the next girl, but this picture makes me want to smack him. A puggle, Jake? Really? I thought better of you.

If you are planning on investing in one of these breeds (the goldendoodle, the cockapoo, really any of the -doodles or the -poos, Alaskan Shepherd etc), I guess that's your prerogative, but please just hear me out first.

What is This New Fad?

If, somehow, you have missed it, there's a new trend in celebrity dog ownership: strang, unnatural crosses of unhealthy dogs that people pay thousands of dollars to own. They call them "designer dogs."

Look at these Amazon links to the left! There are books now about these popular dog "breeds," describing their temperaments and how to raise them. Again with the wanting to smack people. These animals are not a new breed; they are mutts! Accidents!

Now, I'm all for the owning of mutts. I, myself, have never had anything else. But to breed (that is, intentionally) is to choose two champion animals with a high quality of various traits and to test the parents for congenital diseases. Puggle, labradoodle, pekepoo, or any other cutesie-named dog breeders are not doing this. They are picking cute animals and forcing them to breed beyond their capacity. They are not breeding to "improve the breed." They are breeding solely to make money, and that poses problems for the animals and for their owners.

Unsuspecting people will believe the lies that these breeders say. These "one of a kind" dogs are no more "rare and exotic" than any other mutt and mixed breed in the shelters today. They are simply mixed breed dogs, that people made up fancy names for. Naming these dogs is simply a way to sell puppy-mill dogs and backyard accidents for an inflated price by duping the uneducated buyer into believing he is acquiring a purebred dog. You may find a truly "unusual" designer mutt, such as a "Box-a-Shiht" (Boxer/Shih Tzu) or "Bull-Shiht" (Bulldog/Shih Tsu)

We have been responsible breeders of Bass-A-Poos for four years.” What is responsible about breeding dogs not knowing what the puppies will be like. Or worse yet doing it solely for profit knowing that dogs, just like the ones that they are breeding, are being euthanized . Almost every breeder claims to be “responsible.” How trustworthy is a breeder who deliberately misleads people about the value of a mutt? I think you can answer that question for yourself. Truly responsible breeders are honest and knowledgeable with a strict code of personal ethics. They care about the puppies they produce and the people who'll buy them. They would never let their puppies be sold in a pet store, and will always take their dogs back if there is any trouble at anytime during the dogs life. Would a responsible breeder deliberately cross dogs with completely different and potentially incompatible physical structures and temperaments? Would they deliberately mix any breeds? No, not when they know the results will be completely unpredictable and that there are already thousands of accidentally bred mixed breed dogs in need of good homes.

Does this mean that all producer of mixes are unscrupulous and deceitful? No, many of them are simply ignorant of responsible breeding practices and unaware of what they're really doing. Both the deceitful and the ignorant, though, prey on the ignorance of the public. Once people know the truth about these breeders and pets, people will start adopting instead of buying and the breeders will stop breeding. It is simple supply and demand.

There's no doubt that mixed can make wonderful pets. Thousands of people own and love mixed breed dogs of every description. But are these unusual mixes really valuable, unique, “designer dogs”? No, not any more so than the many wonderful mixed breeds available for adoption at the local animal shelter.

Don't be fooled by the cute names, “one of a kind” titles, and the high prices! You can find “designer dogs” of every size, shape, color and personality as close as your local humane society or rescue service and at a far more reasonable cost. Why not go there first and save a life? You'll be glad you did!