Comments on: How to take care of a Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute in the tropical climate? http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:16:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: nikki k http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate/comment-page-1#comment-1798 nikki k Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:28:10 +0000 http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate#comment-1798 yes they can live in tropical weather, i have 5 from up north which i have moved from.... they do dig more to stay cool and i have a pool that they can play in but they are in and out all day long even when its 100 out :0) hope that helps yes they can live in tropical weather, i have 5 from up north which i have moved from…. they do dig more to stay cool and i have a pool that they can play in but they are in and out all day long even when its 100 out :0) hope that helps

]]> By: eskie lover http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate/comment-page-1#comment-1797 eskie lover Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:28:28 +0000 http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate#comment-1797 I live in San Diego and my Siberian does well in the heat we get during the summer. He keeps himself cool by lying on the tile inside, drinks a lot of water, hangs out in shady areas outside, and doesn't expend a lot of energy in the heat. I've see other owners shave them when it gets over 100 degrees. He does tend to park himself in front of fans and we installed a ceiling fan on our patio overhang to keep the concrete cooler. I live in San Diego and my Siberian does well in the heat we get during the summer. He keeps himself cool by lying on the tile inside, drinks a lot of water, hangs out in shady areas outside, and doesn’t expend a lot of energy in the heat. I’ve see other owners shave them when it gets over 100 degrees. He does tend to park himself in front of fans and we installed a ceiling fan on our patio overhang to keep the concrete cooler.

]]> By: xphilosopher http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate/comment-page-1#comment-1796 xphilosopher Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:30:37 +0000 http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate#comment-1796 Coated dogs (and dogs like pugs and bulldogs) can do ok in a hot climate. As your other responders noted, they need shade, fresh drinking water and a.c. is nice if you can afford it. Check with pet supply companies for a product called a Cool Mat. You soak it in water and it's supposed to stay cool all day. Or although Northern Breeds will usually avoid the water, you could try a shallow kiddie pool for them to lie in. They should not be shaved down though - a severe sunburn could result. The coat provides insulation and they will naturally shed out any undercoat they don't need. (Even Bedouin Arabs in the desert wear protection from the sun!) Coated dogs (and dogs like pugs and bulldogs) can do ok in a hot climate. As your other responders noted, they need shade, fresh drinking water and a.c. is nice if you can afford it.
Check with pet supply companies for a product called a Cool Mat. You soak it in water and it’s supposed to stay cool all day. Or although Northern Breeds will usually avoid the water, you could try a shallow kiddie pool for them to lie in.

They should not be shaved down though – a severe sunburn could result. The coat provides insulation and they will naturally shed out any undercoat they don’t need. (Even Bedouin Arabs in the desert wear protection from the sun!)

]]> By: Luanne http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate/comment-page-1#comment-1795 Luanne Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:37:40 +0000 http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate#comment-1795 they have to be placed in an air-conditioned environment at all times. but if you have a choice, it's better not to have them live in the tropics. they'll be suffering big time they have to be placed in an air-conditioned environment at all times. but if you have a choice, it’s better not to have them live in the tropics. they’ll be suffering big time

]]> By: wolfribbon http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate/comment-page-1#comment-1794 wolfribbon Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:26:53 +0000 http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate#comment-1794 We live in Texas & we have an alaskan malamute. It is not cruel to keep them in hot climates. Just be sure to have plenty of cold water for them & keep them in the air conditioning as much as posssible & they will do just fine. We live in Texas & we have an alaskan malamute. It is not cruel to keep them in hot climates. Just be sure to have plenty of cold water for them & keep them in the air conditioning as much as posssible & they will do just fine.

]]> By: subbu http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate/comment-page-1#comment-1793 subbu Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:27:17 +0000 http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate#comment-1793 Keep in air conditioned room or in a hill station. If not send them back. Keep in air conditioned room or in a hill station. If not send them back.

]]> By: megalomaniac http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate/comment-page-1#comment-1792 megalomaniac Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:22:19 +0000 http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate#comment-1792 Its cruel to raise a Husky in a tropical climate just like it would be cruel to raise a chihuahua in Alaska. Think about it. Those dogs not only have thick coats but they also need a lot of exercise. Its cruel to raise a Husky in a tropical climate just like it would be cruel to raise a chihuahua in Alaska. Think about it. Those dogs not only have thick coats but they also need a lot of exercise.

]]> By: waltonwayaugusta http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate/comment-page-1#comment-1791 waltonwayaugusta Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:16:59 +0000 http://www.howlinghuskies.net/questions/how-to-take-care-of-a-siberian-husky-and-alaskan-malamute-in-the-tropical-climate#comment-1791 ONCE THEY BECOME ACLIMATED IT IS OK BUT IF YOU HAVE JUST MOVED THERE AS IN FLA OR FURTHER SOUTH KEEP EM COOL AND LOTS OF WATER NOW THEY WILL SHED A LOT UNTIL THEY GET USED TO THE EXTREME HEAT ONCE THEY BECOME ACLIMATED IT IS OK BUT IF YOU HAVE JUST MOVED THERE AS IN FLA OR FURTHER SOUTH KEEP EM COOL AND LOTS OF WATER
NOW THEY WILL SHED A LOT UNTIL THEY GET USED TO THE EXTREME HEAT

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