Alaskan Malamute vs Gotland Hound
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Gotland Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Alaskan Malamute
VS
Gotland Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Alaskan Malamute
Gotland Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
58 – 64 cm
44 – 56 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
18 – 22 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
15 – 19 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
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
Very Smart
Protective
Large
Gotland Hound
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Medium
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 Gotland Hound
The Gotland Hound is a rare Swedish scenthound from Gotland, medium‑sized, athletic and enduring. Bred to hunt hare and fox, it has a loud, carrying voice, independent working style, and strong hunting instinct. Loyal and affectionate with its family, it is calm indoors if well exercised.
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