3 Dogs and 2 Cats

The Vizsla is a medium sized hunting dog.  They have a short wirey coat and have a slender build with long straight legs.  They have a golden colored coat but the colors may vary. 

The Vizsla is a very smart dog and easily trained.  They are good with children and love to play.  They prefer to be active as much as possible.  Like many other dogs, the Vizsla dog breed needs a lot of excercise or they will become destructive in the home.  When left alone, they need to be entertained as well so they will not turn your belongings into their chew toys.  If they do not get the right amount of excercise; they may become very high strung and a bit neurotic. 

If you aren’t planning on excercising and being active everyday, the Vizsla would not be the right choice for you.  They need a good sized yard to play in and they don’t make good apartment dogs.  They prefer the outdoors. 

This breed has a life expectancy of up to 15 years and they are prone to hip dysplasia.  They can weigh anywhere from 40 to 60lbs.  They make great companions and are very loving and loyal.  They are not a high maintenance breed. 

The more time you spend with your puppy, the easier it will be to house train him/her.  New puppies don’t have control over their bladders and bowel movements and this is what makes the house training process difficult. It’s important to start them on a house training routine as soon as you get them home.  They operate better this way. The most common problems are scent marking, submissive and excited urination or territory marking. 

Your puppy should have access to it’s food and water bowl until a certain time in the evening.  If they have access to their food and water even an hour before they go to bed, you will most likely be waking up to accidents in the house. 

Crate training is a great way to set a steady training routine for your new puppy.   It may not seem like it at the time but you are doing your pet a huge favor by using this crate.  It will keep them out of trouble when left alone.  They won’t be able to chew up your things and they won’t have accidents all over the house.  They will learn to control their bladders.  Using a crate will make house training your puppy more consistent and effective. If you properly train your dog to use the crate, he will begin to think of it as his/her safe place.  The crate training process should be done with in a positive way with no negative associations.

There are tons of books and websites on how to properly and effectivley house/crate train your new puppy.  Be sure to do your research before you bring home your new puppy.  It will make the experience for everyone much more pleasant if you have the upper hand.

The Alaskan Malamute is a big and strong sled dog.  They stand tall and broad and weigh over 100 lbs.  They have a gorgeous coat and are very powerful breed.   The Alaskan Malamute has two layers of fur and it’s very coarse.  They shed up to twice a year and they shed  alot of hair.  The shedding process can last up to a month.  They have a wide head and thick but solid build. 

This breed is very loyal and intelligent.  They are playful and demand alot of attention from their loved ones.  They mellow out in their older age.  The Alaskan Malamute breed are happiest as inside and outside dogs.  They need strong companionship and lots of excercise.  If they don’t get the attention they need, they can become quite destructive.  It’s important that they have toys and are entertained when they are home alone. 

The Alaskan Malamute loves to please.  They want to make their master happy but can also do the complete opposite if they don’t get enough play time and attention.  It’s important to train them as a puppy; since they can be a little hard to train,  with alot of encouragement and consistency.  They don’t have huge appetites like you would think with them being such a big dog.  They will take whatever you put out though so it’s important to stay away from “free feeding” habits since that can lead to dog obesity. 

The Alaskan Malamute has a life expectancy of up to 15 yrs.  They make great loyal companions and would be the perfect pet for an active adult that has lots of patience, love and time to offer.