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How to take care of a Alaskan Husky

Alaskan puppies

The Alaskan Husky is easy to groom. Brush him once or twice a week to remove dead hair. He’ll shed heavily twice a year, and during that time you’ll want to brush him more often to keep the loose hair under control. The only other grooming he needs is regular nail trimming, ear cleaning and dental hygiene.

Health problems that may affect Alaskan Huskies include lysosomal storage disease; various eye problems, including progressive retinal atrophy; and hypothyroidism, a common hormonal disorder in dogs.

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How to take care of Alaskan Malamute

Malamute puppies

The pivotal part of being a Malamute parent is exercise, exercise, and more exercise. Malamutes were bred to work hard and do tough jobs, so being active and staying busy comes naturally. If your busy-bee of a friend isn’t allowed to burn off their extra energy, then they will most likely become disruptive and destructive.

Health problems that effect Alaskan Malamute are sensitive skin, lameness, digestive issues, arthritis, hypothyroidism

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How to take care of Alaskan Klee Kai

Klee Kai puppy

They need a minimal brushing and combing once a week. Like cats, they are fastidious and keep themselves clean.

Klee kai are ideal for owners who want a small, active dog that does not require a large yard and can be content with walks and games of fetch. klee kai do not do well left alone for long periods. Anyone who cannot tolerate dog hair and shedding should consider another breed.

Health problems that effect Alaskan Klee Kai are patellar luxation, autoimmune thyroiditis, heart murmurs, eye diseases, Factor VII deficiency (a bleeding disorder)

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How to take care of American Eskimo Dog

American Eskimo puppy

This coat needs to be bathed and brushed weekly in order to prevent the dog from becoming matted and tangled.

There are two common conditions that affect the breed, we can find hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy

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How to take care of Siberian Huskies

Siberian Husky Pups

Overall the Siberian Husky needs very little grooming compared to other breeds, no trimming of hair is needed, just a regular brush to remove any dead hair. Do not shave, strip or clip your husky close.

Health problems that effect Siberian Huskies cancer,degenerative myelopathy, and eye diseases

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How to take care of samoyeds

Samoyed puppies

Samoyeds are very high maintenance when it comes to grooming because of their thick, fluffy coats. They shed very often, but even when they’re not shedding they’ll need grooming on daily basis. The hair between their paw pads may also need trimming regularly

Health problems that effect Samyoed are hip dysplasia,arthritis, diabetes, certain cancers, and eye problems

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How to take care of Greenland Huskies

Greenland puppy

They only requires brushing 2-3 times a week and a bath every 3-4 months.

Health problems that effect Greenland Huskies are glaucoma, lens luxation, gastric torsion (bloat) and joint dysplasia of the hips and elbows

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How to take care of Seppala Siberian Sled dog

seppala puppy

be prepared to brush your dog each day, and leave your vacuum on standby! Apart from that, the Seppala is easy to maintain.

Health problems that effect Seppala Siberian sled dogs is cancer

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