Have you ever thought about the differences between Alaskan or Husky when choosing a pet between them?These two types of sled dogs may seem similar, but they are actually significantly different in appearance, size, and personality. The history of Alaskan dogs dates back 9,500 years, and huskies also have a long history of breeding. Understanding their characteristics is essential for proper breeding and care. This article will explain the differences between Alaska and Huskies one by one, and share the gastrointestinal health, joint maintenance, personality characteristics and hair care that need to be paid attention to in farming Alaska.
First, let's review the origins of the Alaskan dog. In 2015, a dog that had been frozen for 9,500 years was found in the North Pole, and this is the earliest ancestor of the Alaskan dog, "zhokhov". These ancient dogs accompanied the Arctic people in the ice and snow until 4,500 years ago, when a tribe migrated and came to Alaska and was domesticated by the Inuit, gradually evolving into the modern Alaskan dog. At the same time, the zhokhov, who remained in the Siberian plain, gradually evolved into huskies.
Early Alaska had a variety of functions, not only helping humans locate seals and alert polar bears, but also carrying heavy loads and even helping owners with their migrations. So, for the Inuit, Alaska is an all-round working dog. Now let's take a look at the specific differences between Alaska and Huskies. First of all, in terms of size, huskies belong to medium-sized dogs, generally weighing around 40 kilograms, and they mainly rely on speed when pulling sleds.
Alaska, on the other hand, is a large dog, much larger than the husky, and was once used as a power dog, capable of pulling up to 100 kilograms of cargo with ease. Secondly, the personalities of the two are also different, with huskies being lively, energetic, and less obedient, while Alaska has a calm, friendly, and more obedient personality. Finally, in appearance, huskies have pointer ears, blue and brown eyes, and medium-long hair;Alaska, on the other hand, has rounder ears and only brown eyes, which is a long-haired dog.
Due to its large size, heavy shedding and fragile stomach, Alaska is not suitable for urban rearing. When farming in Alaska, special attention needs to be paid to their gastrointestinal health, joint maintenance, personality traits and hair care. First of all, do not feed foods high in salt and oil, so as not to increase the burden on the stomach. Especially in puppies, the gastrointestinal digestion function is weak, and too greasy food can easily lead to diarrhea or other diseases. Secondly, you usually need to supplement more calcium, because the joints of large dogs are easily damaged and need to be maintained from an early age.
In addition, Alaska has an independent personality, does not rely too much on the owner, and has a strong self-cleaning ability, so it is usually enough to take a shower once every half a month. Moreover, regular outdoor activities can drain their energy, which can otherwise lead to their dismemberment. In addition, because Alaskan hair is prone to shedding and is especially severe during moulting, owners need to comb their hair twice a day while doing regular deworming work. By comparing the differences between Alaska and Huskies, it is not difficult to see that they have many differences in breeding history and breeding points.
When breeding Alaska, it is necessary to fully understand the characteristics of these dogs, reasonably arrange the diet and daily care, so that they can maintain a healthy and lively state. For dog breeding and care, I believe that everyone has a wealth of experience and methods. Do you have any unique experiences and methods?Welcome to leave a message to share.