Alaskan Malamute vs Cane Corso
Compare Alaskan Malamutes to Cane Corsos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-11 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
23½-27½ Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
88-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Origin Country
United States
Italy
Origin Year
1900 AD
1137 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-11 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Alaskan Malamute
Cane Corso
