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Alaskan Malamute vs Siberian Husky
Alaskan Malamute
Working ยท Large
VS
Siberian Husky
Working ยท Medium
๐ 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
โก Energy Level
5 : 5
๐งน Shedding
5 : 5
โ๏ธ Grooming Needs
3 : 3
๐ถ Kid Friendly
4 : 4
๐ข Apartment Friendly
1 : 1
๐ก๏ธ Guard Dog
3 : 2
๐ Trainability
3 : 2
โ Choose the Alaskan Malamute if...
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you want the sharper watchdog of the pair
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you want the easier dog to train - it picks up commands faster than the Siberian Husky
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โ Choose the Siberian Husky if...
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yearly costs matter - it's the cheaper of the two to keep
Full Siberian Husky profile โ
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