Alaskan Malamute Puppy plays with Cat

Nova, a 5 month old Alaskan Malamute puppy, plays with Hobbes, a 6 month old kitten.

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Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Alaskan
• Malamute
• Puppy
• dog
• play
• cat
• kitten

[karhu1913]

Is Hobbes named after the comic Calvin and Hobbes?

[betho647]

@karhu1913

Yes :D

[mattgeb84]

i would really like a Malamute and have a couple of questions for you.

is there anyway possible to train it as a guard dog

does it howl at night and keep you awake

does it get fur all over the place, if so is there anyway of preventing the fur from getting everywhere, such as combing him often

are they affectionate, will he sit on the couch with you and watch tv or even sleep at the foot of your bed

how hard was he to train

i would really appreciate a response to these questions thank you

[betho647]

Most Malamutes are not guard dog like like a German Shepherd or Great Dane would be. My Mal does not howl at night and keep me awake. I have to vacuum frequently although brushing would help. She is very affectionate and loves to cuddle on the couch with me. She is extremely intelligent, which made her hard to train, but worth it all. Def need to treat them like a companion and an equal rather than being dominant to them. Not all dogs in any breed are alike, but my experience is great. :D

[mattgeb84]

thanks for the response just had another question

i work full time, can it be crated for long periods of time, after i get home or even before work i can take it on a daily 10 mile + bike ride, but it will have to be crated while im at work, is this a problem

exercise shouldn't be an issue as im very active outdoors i should be able to give him plenty to do but he will have to spend a good 81/2 hours a day in the crate while im at work i could let him out at lunch for a little while

[betho647]

Most dogs can be crated for a period of time when they're older, but as puppies they'll need to go out every 1-2 hours initially, depending on age. It's great that you can give him lots of exercise, but remember it will be time intensive as a puppy and need lots of time to train and bond. Going home at lunch will help and would be good but it might be wise to get a bit older puppy (4 months) if you can't be there a lot initially. The best advice I can give is to get a book on Malamutes :)

[Ashchethem]

THIS is how you get a cat and a dog to get along. Raise them together, get them introduced at a young age. They may not react well to other cats/dogs when they're older, but they'll be more comforable with eachother.

Good job on keeping the pup freindly and the kitty tolerant.

[laurala92]

haha great video. I'm just wondering what your experience has been raising the mal around cats? We have a few cats in our house as well as a pomeranian at the moment and i'm considering adopting a 3m old malamute pup from our local rescue. I've researched them a fair bit and i know that they can be a handful but i was just wondering if you had any advice on the topic? thanks !

[viper259]

Hobbes - best name ever for a cat :)

[Sunburn2007]

Oh god yes

[iVuDang]

"bitch get off my bed, sewious"

I'm da boss. lol

[leearealake]

@priestess1 my mal is 4 and we have 4 6 m old kittens that were born in the house of course there mother was in the house my dog has been around cats and other dogs scince i got here at 8 wk. i have no problem with ours, stray cats she wants to chase but dont think she would hurt them you just have to start young and work with them our chicken and ducks are a different story.

[mcwave40]

d-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwww­wwwwwwwwwwwww

[xxremix1]

that's a giant puppy haha

[brutish123]

That is SO cute! Nova totally wanted Hobbes to stay and play :) Completely adorable.

This is how it HAS to be in a house with a cat and a dog--especially a large dog--the cat HAS to be in charge.

Just a fantastic puppy, I'm very jealous :)

[21Lottie]

Puppy: 'I WIN!!!' :D

[skykn1ght78]

@WeeRubzee betho647 is correct. But with these types of dogs it is imperative they get exercise. Although this is true for many breeds, it is especially true with Huskies and Malamutes. If you cannot give them enough attention and exercise, you should look to a different breed. My Siberian was an awesome dog, but she was very strong willed and a lot to handle.