Alaskan Malamute vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Saint Bernards.
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
United States
Switzerland
Origin Year
1900 AD
1695 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
High
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
