Curious
Playful
Dignified
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Watchful

Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Cheerful

Alaskan Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

English Mastahoulas are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd

English Mastiff, Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog

Early 1900s

Unknown

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Blue
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Cream
Brown
Black
White
Sable
Silver
Blue
Red
Gray

Blue
Brindle
Fawn
Red

Alaskan Shepherds have medium-length coats.

English Mastahoulas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

An Alaskan Shepherd can have a litter of 4-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An English Mastahoula can have a litter of 8-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Chondrodysplasia (Chd)
Degenerative Myelopathy
Congenital Heart Defect

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Eye disorders and disease

Cataract
Panosteitis
Glaucoma
Pannus
Perianal Fistulas
Skin Problems
Hemophilia
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Deafness
Pulmonic Stenosis
Obesity

Cardiac
Hip
Blood
Dna For Vwd
Chd Clear Rating
Eye Examination
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Full Body Physical Examination

X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
BAER Testing

Alaskan Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

English Mastahoula has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Alaskan Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

English Mastahoulas have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Playing, Training, Teaching, Walks, Running, Walking, Tug-of-war, Swimming, Chase, Fetch, Hide & Seek, Getting wood, Fishing, Games, Outdoors, Long walks, Walk, Run, Nap, Cuddle, Going for walks, Groom, Ball, Love, Traning, Ball fetching, Learning tricks, Cuddling, Tug of war

Fetch, Walk, Cuddling

Alaskan Shepherds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

English Mastahoulas are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Alaskan Shepherd, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Mastahoula, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Alaskan Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The English Mastahoula has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Alaskan Shepherd should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, English Mastahoula should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Alaskan Shepherd feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 100-160 pound (45 - 73 kg) English Mastahoula feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Alaskan Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of an English Mastahoula is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Alaskan Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an English Mastahoula is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

English Mastahoulas have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Alaskan Shepherds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

English Mastahoulas are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Alaskan Shepherds are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

English Mastahoulas are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Alaskan Shepherds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Mastahoulas are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Alaskan Shepherds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

English Mastahoulas have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Alaskan Shepherds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

English Mastahoulas are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.