Alaskan Malamute vs Irish Red Setter
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Alaskan Malamute
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Alaskan Malamute
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Not Available
Height
58 – 64 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
2/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
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
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
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 Irish Red Setter
An energetic, affectionate pointing dog with a chestnut-red coat, long ears, and an elegant, athletic build. Bred to find and point game birds, the Irish Red Setter needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and close interaction with its owner. Playful and often slow to mature, this breed is best suited to an active home with time for training, companionship, and regular grooming.
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