Alaskan Malamute vs German Spitz
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the German Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and German Spitz.
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
23-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1900 AD
-4000 BC
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz
