Alaskan Malamute vs Boxer
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Boxer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Boxers.
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
53-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1900 AD
1894 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Alaskan Malamute
Boxer
