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[Phantom]

i think i'm mature enough to adopt/buy a dog.
i want one who, like me, prefer the cold zones, so after a little research here is my top 3: Alaskan Malamute, Northen Inuit and Akita Inu and now I'm in trouble

Does anyone have a dog listed above, some advice maybe?

 

[Dave]

They are lovely looking dogs, however the one on the right is rather scary with its wolf like features!

All I can suggest is make sure you look into things as much as you can. Getting a dog is a long term commitment.

This is my soppy Cocker Spaniel - Charlie.

 

[Phantom]

ha ha he's very cute, how old is he ??
The right one is an Northen Inuit (Jon Snow dog from Game of Thrones), i read about it that is very friendly, despite the frightening appearance
The 3rd one in Akita Inu (i saw him in Hachi, A dog;s tale) and the 1st one Alaskan Malamute (no movie yet )

 

[Helen Elizabeth]

ha ha he's very cute, how old is he ??
The right one is an Northen Inuit (Jon Snow dog from Game of Thrones), i read about it that is very friendly, despite the frightening appearance
The 3rd one in Akita Inu (i saw him in Hachi, A dog;s tale) and the 1st one Alaskan Malamute (no movie yet )

Phantom

A friend has a beautiful dog like the first one, however he needs a lot of EXERCISE, walks twice a day, eats her son's toys, chews the furniture, like chair leg, otherwise he's fun!!

They all look cute! Research, stuff like insurance too

 

[Dave]

ha ha he's very cute, how old is he ??
The right one is an Northen Inuit (Jon Snow dog from Game of Thrones), i read about it that is very friendly, despite the frightening appearance
The 3rd one in Akita Inu (i saw him in Hachi, A dog;s tale) and the 1st one Alaskan Malamute (no movie yet )

Thanks

He's coming upto being 4 now!

 

[Phantom]

Thanks

He's coming upto being 4 now!

well is very funny the way he keep the ball .. and his tongue
Happy Helen thanks and i think it's ok, i want a strong dog, to accompany me in hiking or on the mountain

 

[Uncle Mans]

Phantom - not sure if you have kids, but if you do, make sure they are comfortable with dogs especially the size you want. My 2 year old can be near any dog (willingly) due to a purse dog that continually jumps on her. Funny is because her older brother is OK around them even though a purse dog bit him when he was 2 or 3.

 

[Jahuno.]

i think i'm mature enough to adopt/buy a dog.
i want one who, like me, prefer the cold zones, so after a little research here is my top 3: Alaskan Malamute, Northen Inuit and Akita Inu and now I'm in trouble
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Does anyone have a dog listed above, some advice maybe?

Although I don't have one of the above dogs (I own a Golden Retriever) and I love dogs (and other pets), let me tell you about the disadvantages (so you know what you can expect).
Apart from walking the dog at least three times a day, also when it's pouring or stormy weather, you have to think about the cost for the vet, medicin, grooming, tooth brushing, food (check the price and forget about the cheap supermarket foods). Read a bit more on raw food and bones; think about the hairs, which will be on all your clothes, in your house, in your food, on your couch, and think about the times you want to go on holiday by plane (who will take care of your dog then?); a dog (okay, most of them) need routine, like everyday go walking in the morning around 8 am, even on a Sunday. As they get older that tends to get more flexible though.
Think about pest control and the costs for flea repellent or heart worms. You have to check his fur every time you have made a walk in the woods, to prevent tick bites (which can cause horrible diseases). And, like happy Helen said, look into insurance too. And training, lots and lots of training. Last, but not least, think about visits to people who have cats or don't like dogs, then you have to leave him at home, alone... ;-)
But other than that, there are lots of nice things too . As I said, I've got a dog myself and i adore him, but it was the first and the last....
Happy hunting

 

[antony1406]

I love dogs !! actually i have 4 dogs in my home !! All four are german shepards..!! and Dave you have a cute dog..!!

 

[Phantom]

Uncle Mans no i don;t have kids .. yet, first i have to pass this test
Jahuno. thank you for the "contra" list, now i have an ideea to what to expect. of course i had some in my attention (food, vet, medicin) .
thank you all for help and advice.
aand i think i ll buy an Akita

 

[antony1406]

Uncle Mans no i don;t have kids .. yet, first i have to pass this test
Jahuno. thank you for the "contra" list, now i have an ideea to what to expect. of course i had some in my attention (food, vet, medicin) .
thank you all for help and advice.
aand i think i ll buy an Akita

among the 3 dogs you had put up here Akita was my choice too..!!

 

[Aero]

My cousin have 2 Malamute!
They are damn cute, but really need attention!!!
Thats why a dog is never gonna happen for me, just dont have the time for it