Does the Alaskan Malamute shed hair? The Alaskan Malamute (detailed introduction) lives in extremely cold regions all year round, so its body is covered with a very dense and thick coat to resist the cold and keep warm. Like other pet dogs, the Alaskan Malamute also experiences shedding, and there are many causes for hair loss.

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When the Alaskan Malamute leaves puppyhood and enters maturity, its baby hair gradually falls off, growing mature undercoat and guard hairs. This is normal physiological shedding for the Alaskan Malamute and is unavoidable. At this time, owners need to strengthen the care of the Alaskan puppy by brushing its fur and massaging its body multiple times daily and enhancing nutritional management of its food to promote the health and glossiness of new hair.

During seasonal transitions in spring and autumn, the Alaskan Malamute also experiences normal physiological shedding. When winter arrives, the dog sheds the light and thin summer coat and grows a warm and comfortable undercoat. When summer comes, the dog sheds the warm undercoat and grows a cool summer coat. This situation is also unavoidable and requires owners’ care and management to promote healthy growth of new hair.

Additionally, parasitic and fungal skin diseases are major causes of hair loss in Alaskan Malamutes. At the same time, nutritional deficiencies, protein and vitamin intake, excessive salt consumption, and endocrine disorders can all lead to shedding. To avoid such abnormal hair loss, owners need to develop scientific diets, lifestyles, and exercise plans, eliminate all causes of shedding, and help Alaskan Malamutes avoid abnormal hair loss.