Alaskan Malamute vs Dachshund
Compare Alaskan Malamutes to Dachshunds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1900 AD
1400 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Short to Long
Alaskan Malamute
Dachshund
