ALOPEKIS

Care

Exercise

The Alopekis can live in an apartment if daily activities are made available. Regular tasks include running, jogging and long walks with owners. As they are athletic, they should be taken for frequent daily walks as exercises will keep them fit and healthy and prevent frustration and boredom.

Grooming

It needs minimal grooming. Once a week brushing is enough and further removing the mats and cleaning the coat is mandatory to keep them tidy. Occasional bathing is enough and there shedding is moderate.

Health Problems

A healthy diet is mandatory to keep the pet healthy. The quality of feed should be remembered while feeding them as Alopekis should be provided with the correct combination of proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fat. They should also be given pet foods rich in protein from sources like fish, whitefish, turkey, chicken and venison. They do not suffer from any-breed specific health problems.

Training

Alopekis can be easily trained as they very quickly learn to perform both simple and complex tasks obediently. However, their training should be firm, moderate and consistent. They can work hard on farms, walk and run great distances energetically. Popular as a hunting and utility dog as they are known to be a fierce enemy of any type of vermin.