Alaskan Malamute vs Hovawart
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Hovawart. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Hovawarts.
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1900 AD
1210 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Alaskan Malamute
Hovawart
