Alaskan Malamute vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Japanese Spitz.
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
United States
Japan
Origin Year
1900 AD
1950 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Alaskan Malamute
Japanese Spitz
