Alaskan Malamute vs Italian Volpino
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Italian Volpino: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Alaskan Malamute
VS
Italian Volpino
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Alaskan Malamute
Italian Volpino
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
58 – 64 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
4 – 6 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
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
Italian Volpino
Tiny
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 Italian Volpino
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