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Alaskan Malamute vs Siberian Husky

Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Malamute
Working ยท Large
VS
Siberian Husky
Siberian Husky
Working ยท Medium

๐Ÿ“Š Side-by-side stats

75-100 lbs
Weight
35-60 lbs
23-25 in
Height
20-23 in
10-14 yrs
Lifespan
12-14 yrs
$1,000-$2,500
Purchase Price
$600-$1,500
$1,500-$2,500
Annual Cost
$1,000-$1,800

โญ Ratings compared

โšก Energy Level
5 : 5
๐Ÿงน Shedding
5 : 5
โœ‚๏ธ Grooming Needs
3 : 3
๐Ÿ‘ถ Kid Friendly
4 : 4
๐Ÿข Apartment Friendly
1 : 1
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Guard Dog
3 : 2
๐ŸŽ“ Trainability
3 : 2

โœ… Choose the Alaskan Malamute if...

  • ๐Ÿพyou want the sharper watchdog of the pair
  • ๐Ÿพyou want the easier dog to train - it picks up commands faster than the Siberian Husky
Full Alaskan Malamute profile โ†’

โœ… Choose the Siberian Husky if...

  • ๐Ÿพyearly costs matter - it's the cheaper of the two to keep
Full Siberian Husky profile โ†’
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