Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky
Compare Alaskan Malamutes to Alaskan Huskies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
23-26 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1900 AD
Unspecified
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
0-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Husky
