Alaskan Malamute vs American Akita
Compare Alaskan Malamute and American Akita: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Alaskan Malamute
VS
American Akita
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Alaskan Malamute
American Akita
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
61 – 71 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
35 – 55 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
American Akita
Super smart
Giant
Summary
About Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is a large, powerful Arctic sled dog bred by the Mahlemut Inuit to pull heavy loads. It has a dense double coat that sheds heavily, a friendly, social nature, strong prey and working drive, high exercise needs, and can be independent and challenging to train.
About American Akita
Large, powerful spitz-type dog with a broad, bear-like head and curled tail. Calm, loyal, and strongly protective with family, but reserved with strangers and often aloof with other dogs. Thick double coat sheds heavily. Intelligent, independent, and best suited to experienced, consistent owners.
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