Affenpinscher vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare the Affenpinscher to the Alaskan Malamute. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Affenpinschers and Alaskan Malamutes.
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9½-11½ Inches
23-25 Inches
Weight
6½-13¼ Pounds
70-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1600 AD
1900 AD
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-45-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Affenpinscher
Alaskan Malamute
