Alaskan Malamute vs Pomeranian
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Pomeranians.
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1900 AD
1500 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Long
Alaskan Malamute
Pomeranian
