I have always liked dogs, and recently I have seen a lot of dogs through various channels. In the end, I still like dogs with a bit of "wolf" nature the most, so I am faced with the problem of not being able to tell the difference between a husky and an Alaskan. , Of course, I like both, but I can’t take them both home. This put me in a difficult situation, so I collected various strategies, and today I will share with you what I know.

1. The Origin of Huskies and Alaska

Since you want to know the difference between Huskies and Alaskans, you must know their origins.

First, let’s talk about the Alaskan Malamute. It is one of the oldest sled dogs. Its ancestors once lived in a tribe of the Eskimo Inuit tribe in the Arctic Circle. The name of this tribe is Malamue. Because Alaska is hardy, strong, and extremely durable, people in this tribe have relied heavily on this amazing dog for generations. We can also say that without Alaska there would be no history of the Malamute people.

Let’s talk about the Siberian Husky, also known as the Husky. Its ancestors once lived in northeastern Asia. However, the Chukchi people who lived a semi-nomadic life here needed a dog that could travel long distances in extremely low temperatures to help them migrate. . So the husky took on the role of driver for the "moving company".

After the above brief introduction, you know that Huskies and Alaskans are both loyal partners of humans, both are working dogs, and both dogs are cold-resistant and strong in size.

2. The size difference between Huskies and Alaskans

Because we mostly understand the world through our visual senses, in order to better understand the difference between Huskies and Alaskans, let’s compare the differences between the two dogs in detail from what we can see visually.

Comparison from the perspective of eyes

Alaskan Malamutes cannot accept blue eyes, because there are no blue-eyed Alaskans, only Huskies have blue eyes. If some Alaskans have blue eyes, they are most likely to be matched with Huskies, so this situation will occur. This is called impure breeding. Huskies are allowed to have one or both eyes blue, that is, Huskies can have double blue eyes, yin and yang eyes (one brown and one blue), or double brown eyes.

Comparison from the ears

The ears of the Alaskan Malamute are widely separated and pointed outward and back, while the ears of the Husky are closer to each other and located higher on the head. If the Alaskan Malamute's ears are too large, it is a fault if it is too tall. If the Husky's ears are too spread, it is a fault if the ears are too large.

Comparison from the tail aspect

In most cases, Alaskan Malamutes are curled up and rolled up on their backs, especially when working., in the AKC breed standard description, the Alaskan Malamute's tail is described as "a large fluttering feather." A husky's tail does not curl, but is often straight, like a "round brush". When wagging the tail, it also swings directly upward or even diagonally upward, rather than curling onto the back.

Comparison from the face

Alaska can only have two types: peach face and black cross face, and Huskies have three fire shapes on their heads. Huskies have three types of faces: cross face, painted face, and clean face. Many people have clean faces and cross faces.

3. The personality differences between Huskies and Alaskans

Each of us has a different personality. Two "wolves" from different regions must also have different "wolf" natures. After I visited a lot of dog markets, a friend of mine who has more experience in raising two kinds of dogs said: "Alaskans are much more stable than Huskies. Huskies rarely come back when taken out, and they are very noisy. In addition, Alaskans are more stable than Huskies." Cool, quite trendy."

I also went to his home and saw two kinds of dogs. My feeling is that the Husky looks very fierce, but the personality of the Husky is very different from its appearance. The Husky is very lively and can be said to be super energetic. If you want to raise a husky, you must be fully prepared, because it will have certain destructive power and will bite things everywhere. According to friends, the husky was very naughty when it was young, but it will get better when it grows up and will become more and more friendly with its owner. They have a tacit understanding and gradually become more and more obedient; Alaska is much docile than Husky, but has a lot of activity and has to be taken out for a walk every day. Alaska is very well-behaved and obedient. Generally speaking, the two types of dogs are similar, except that Alaskans are not as crazy as Huskies and are quite calm. Because they are very intelligent and enthusiastic, they are both excellent dog breeds.

4. The purchase prices of Husky and Alaska respectively

Since I am preparing to take a dog home, I am also more concerned about the price. The general market price for a husky starts at 5,000 yuan, and expensive ones can be sold for thousands of dollars. The average price of general pets in Alaska is about 8,000-10,000 yuan, which is slightly more expensive than Huskies because they are also larger than Huskies.

5. Daily precautions for feeding Husky and Alaskan puppies

Husky

1. Huskies should mainly eat dog food. Don’t let Husky puppies eat people’s leftovers, and don’t let Husky puppies eat indigestible food such as bones, eggs and offal;

2. Do not give snacks to Husky puppies between each meal. This will cause the puppies to developHabits, and ultimately malnutrition, affect puppy development.

3. If you give the Huskies a bath for the first time, they will resist because they are afraid. At this time, we should use gentle movements and comfort them. After taking a bath, the Huskies will slowly adapt to it. The temperature of the bath should be controlled well. It should not be too cold or too hot. It is better to adapt to the temperature that our hands feel. Pay special attention to the fact that dog hair is different from our hair. If you use human shampoo on your dog, it will cause severe hair loss.

4. Don’t let the air conditioner blow on your Husky. It will easily catch cold. The resistance of puppies is not as strong as that of humans. If the temperature suddenly drops and then rises suddenly, the dog will not be able to bear the disease.

Alaska

1. Alaskan puppies have weak intestines and stomach, and they must not eat anything that is too greasy, so there must be no oil in the dog food or rice that Alaskan puppies eat.

2. Alaskan dogs have a large amount of exercise every day. If possible, you can mix two nutritional powders, Dengbao and Calcium Stomach, into Alaskan dog food.

3. Alaskan hair has a strong self-cleaning ability and does not need to be bathed frequently. If the environment is not particularly dirty and the dog is fed indoors, it is okay to bathe once every half month or three weeks.

4. When Alaska is shedding, prepare a dog-specific comb and comb it several times a day to avoid getting hair all over the house.

5. The nutrition of the young Alaskan Malamute must be kept up before 6 months of age, otherwise it will affect the coat color and bones when they grow up.

6. Alaska needs a lot of exercise, so it’s best to take it running every day.

7. The daily environment in Alaska should not be too humid, because Alaska’s hair is thick and moisture does not escape easily, which can easily cause eczema in dogs.

8. Because the hair of Alaskan dogs is longer than that of Huskies, it is best not to use too wide collars for daily use, which will affect the straightness of the dog's hair. It is also best not to use a collar when taking the dog out for a walk.

Summary: In order to ensure the bone development of dogs, Alaskan and Husky puppies need to eat calcium supplements until they reach adulthood. For us, a dog may be just a pet, but for a dog, we are their entire world. Since you have chosen, please be responsible for his life.

That’s all for today, because I can’t wait to go to the dog market to pick up my cute little guy.

Tags: Husky, Alaska