Alaskan Malamute
VS
Japanese Chin
Alaskan Malamute vs Japanese Chin
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Japanese Chin 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
Japanese Chin
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
24 – 25 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
2/5
Energy level
3/5
1/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Japanese Chin
Low grooming
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 Japanese Chin
The Japanese Chin is a small, fine‑boned toy companion with a silky, low‑maintenance coat and expressive, upturned face. Catlike and graceful, it bonds deeply to one person, is calm and playful indoors, needs moderate exercise, and prefers gentle handling and a peaceful home.
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