Alaskan Malamute vs American Mastiff
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the American Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and American Mastiffs.
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
28-36 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
140-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1900 AD
1990 AD
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Alaskan Malamute
American Mastiff
