Alaskan Malamute vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Irish Wolfhounds.
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
6-8 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
United States
Unspecified
Origin Year
1900 AD
-700 BC
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
6-8 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Shaggy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Wolfhound
