Alaskan Malamute vs Great Dane
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Great Dane. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Great Danes.
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
7-10 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Origin Country
United States
Unspecified
Origin Year
1900 AD
-1400 BC
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
7-10 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Alaskan Malamute
Great Dane
