Alaskan Malamute vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Giant Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Giant Schnauzers.
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1900 AD
1600 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Alaskan Malamute
Giant Schnauzer
