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let's talk about the Alaskan Malamute
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you might think oh what a majestic breed
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look at that fluffy coat and those
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Soulful eyes but hold on to your sleds
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folks before you rush out to adopt one
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of these furry Giants let me give you 12
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reasons why you should think twice about
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bringing an Alaskan malamud into your
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home one size Matters first off let's
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address the elephant or rather the bear
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in the room Alaskan Malamutes are not
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small dogs we're talking about a hefty
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75 to 85 lbs of pure muscle this isn't
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just a pet it's like adopting a small
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horse if you've ever tried to Wrangle a
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toddler in a tantrum imagine that
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multiplied by 10 when your Malamute
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decides it's time to go for a walk or
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chase after a squirrel two exercise more
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like marathon training these dogs were
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bred for pulling sleds across the Arctic
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they need serious exercise think daily
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runs or hikes not just to stroll around
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the lock if you're not ready to commit
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to a rigorous workout routine you might
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as well get a pet rock instead a board
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Malamute will turn your living room into
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its personal demolition derby three
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grooming Galore let's talk grooming
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Alaskan Malamutes have thick double
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coats that shed like they're preparing
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for winter all year round you'll be
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vacuuming more than you'll be enjoying
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their company and good luck trying to
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brush that fur out it's like wrestling
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with a cloud four health issues oh you
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bet now let's get serious about health
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concerns Malamutes are prone to
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conditions like hip dysplasia and
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hypothyroidism conditions that can lead
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to pain and require expensive treatments
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or surgeries 12 you might find yourself
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spending more time at the vet than at
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home five the vocal variety show
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Malamutes are not known for their
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silence they're vocal forget about
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living in peace you'll have your own
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personal howling concert every night if
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you enjoy serenading the neighbors with
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the sound of your dogs singing then this
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is the breed for you six escape artist
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extraordinaire think you can keep your
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Malamute contained think again these
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dogs are expert diggers and climbers
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your backyard fence is merely an
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invitation for them to show off their
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escape Artistry you might come home one
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day to find your Malamute lounging on
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the neighbor's porch sipping lemonade
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seven territorial Terrors Malamutes can
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be quite territorial and protective of
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their space and family this means they
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may not take kindly to strangers or
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other pets invading their territory if
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you have friends who like to drop by
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unannounced prepare for some awkward
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introductions eight not so kid-friendly
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while they can be affectionate Alaska
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Malamutes aren't always the best choice
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for families with small children their
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size and strength can lead to accidents
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especially if kids are running around
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playing tag and your Malamute thinks
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it's part of the game nine independent
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thinkers alamut are known for their
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independent nature they don't always
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listen when you call them back from
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chasing after something shiny training
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them requires patience and
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consistency otherwise you might end up
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with a dog that thinks come means run in
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the opposite direction 10 prey drive
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like no other these dogs have a strong
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prey drive due to their history as sled
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dogs and hunters for this means if they
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see something smaller than them a cat a
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rabbit they might just decide it's time
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for a game of Chase good luck keeping
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them leashed 11 foodie Fiasco Alaskan
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Malamutes love food perhaps too much
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they'll eat anything in sight if given
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half the chance which can lead to
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obesity related issues down the line if
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not monitored carefully five it's like
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having a furry vacuum cleaner that never
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turns off 12 commitment required finally
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let's not forget that owning an Alaskan
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Malamute is a long-term commitment up to
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if you're not ready for that kind of
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dedication then maybe consider adopting
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something less demanding like a cactus
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in conclusion while Alaskan Malamutes
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may seem like adorable bundles of Joy at
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first glance owning one is more akin to
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adopting a furry tornado that will turn
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your life upside down so before you rush
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out with open arms ready to welcome one
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into your home think about whether
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you're truly prepared for this wild
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adventure or if you'd rather stick with
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something more manageable like a
