Brushing one to three times weekly helps to keep the coat clean and distribute skin oils. Malamutes shed heavily twice a year, and the hair falls out in large clumps. At that time, frequent brushing with a slicker brush and/or undercoat rake helps keep the flurry of hair under control.
How do you Deshed a Malamute?
Brush your Alaskan malamute daily with a bristle brush or slicker. Rub it down with a chamois to get a good shiny coat. A rake might come in handy and will pull out the undercoat. The new “furminators” are not recommended for Alaskan Malamutes as they will cut thru the guard hairs.
Should malamutes be shaved?
With Alaskan Malamutes and Huskies, the coat is thick in the winter to keep the dog warm. But it also acts to cool the dog in the summer. Shaving these breeds is not advised, because without the coat they cannot regulate their temperature and are at greater risk of heatstroke. The skin is also subject to sunburn.
How often should a Malamute be bathed?
The Alaskan Malamute does require regular bathing and brushing. This bright and dignified dog can be bathed as frequently as weekly up to no longer than every 6 weeks. With this double coated breed, proper bathing and drying techniques lays the groundwork for achieving a beautiful coat and healthy skin.
At what age do malamutes start shedding?
Many Malamute parents say that their puppies had a major shedding moment around the age of one-and-a-half to two years old. This is when your Alaskan Malamute pup sheds their baby coat for their adult coat.
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