Alaskan Malamute vs Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Central Asian Shepherd Dog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
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Characteristic
Alaskan Malamute
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Height
58 – 64 cm
62 – 90 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
45 – 85 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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
Very Smart
Protective
Large
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Great with Kids
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 Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Ancient Central Asian livestock and property guardian: very large, powerful, calm and independent, deeply loyal to family but reserved with strangers. Needs early socialisation, firm experienced handling, secure space, moderate exercise, and regular grooming of its thick shedding coat.
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