Alaskan Malamute
VS
Great Pyrenees
Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Great Pyrenees 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
Great Pyrenees
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
34 – 60 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
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 Great Pyrenees
Large, calm livestock guardian from the Pyrenees, the Great Pyrenees is a powerful white, heavy‑shedding dog with a thick coat and double dewclaws. Gentle yet strongly protective, it needs secure fencing, steady socialization, mental stimulation, and experienced, patient handling.
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