Alaskan Malamute
VS
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Alaskan Malamute vs Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
16 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium, athletic Irish farm terrier turned family companion, known for its silky low‑shedding wheaten coat, cheerful people‑oriented nature, strong grooming needs, lively but trainable temperament, and generally robust health with some breed‑specific risks.
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