Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Beagles.
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
20-30 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Origin Country
United States
Greece
Origin Year
1900 AD
500 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
40-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Alaskan Malamute
Beagle
