I don't think he hurt himself. I suspect the blood is from dinner or a bone. The dogs eat raw meat several times a week so there is often a bit of color on the snow!Originally Posted by cassiesmom
In addition to what Husky_Mum said, I find the biggest difference besides their size is that the malamutes are somewhat harder dogs. Heyoka can be extraodinarily stubborn. Puts the most stubborn husky to shame with his determination. He does nothing simply because he was asked. It is all his idea and he'll do it in his own time. All my mals are much more food orientated than the huskies as well. Treats don't work well on the huskies, but Heyoka finds them highly motivating!
Most of the huskies could tag along just about anywhere and get along with whoever or whatever they run into. The malamutes are much more likely to have issues, especially with other dogs. Heyoka barely tolerates several of my other dogs and he desperately wants a peice of Deuce! The feeling is mutual and should they ever meet it will be ugly. Heyoka harbours no aggression towards people. He is gentle and sweet with even the smallest of children.
The size difference has caused some problems. Heyoka outweighs some of the dogs by 90 pounds! Twice in the last year, I've taken other dogs to the vet with Heyoka inflicted injuries. Both times, my vet has commented that the only similar injuries he had seen, the injured dog had been hit by a car! I don't think Heyoka actually meant to hurt either dog, but he is completely oblivious to his own strength, size and power.
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