Alaskan Malamute vs Weimaraner
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Weimaraner. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Weimaraners.
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
50-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1900 AD
1800 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Short
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner
