Alaskan Malamute vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Alaskan Malamute and German Spitz – Mittelspitz: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Alaskan Malamute
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Alaskan Malamute
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
58 – 64 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
13 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
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
Very Smart
Protective
Large
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with Kids
High Energy
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 German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
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