Alaskan Malamute
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Alaskan Malamute vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Dutch Kooikerhondje side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Alaskan Malamute
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
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 Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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