Alaskan Malamute's have almost no pigmentation in their skin. So when you shave him, you expose his sensitive skin to the sun. Once the skin is exposed your Alaskan Malamute is vulnerable to a series of skin diseases including skin cancer. This is not a joke and it should be taken very seriously.
Is it OK to shave an Alaskan Malamute?
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.
Does Alaskan Malamute fur grow back?
These breeds have a hard, protective outer coat (guard hairs) and a soft, dense undercoat. ... Single-coated breeds like Poodles and Shitzu's can be clipped down to the skin, and the coat will grow back pretty much as it was before. The same is NOT true for Malamutes and double-coated breeds.
Can you cut a malamutes fur?
Overall the Husky and Malamute need very little grooming compared to other breeds, no trimming of hair is needed, just a regular brush to remove any dead hair. NEVER shave, strip or clip your Husky or Malamute close, unless required for medical reasons, or to tidy up the legs or belly of a longer-coated dog.
How do you deal with Malamute hair?
For general brushing, a pin brush or slicker brush works well on a Malamute. However, when they shed their undercoat during spring and fall, an undercoat rake or deshedding tool should help you remove the dead undercoat fur.
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