Alaskan Malamute vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Lagotto Romagnolo 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
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
41 – 48 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
11 – 16 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
15 – 17 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Lagotto Romagnolo
High energy
Quiet
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 Lagotto Romagnolo
Medium-sized Italian water and truffle dog with a sturdy build and dense, curly, low-shedding coat needing regular grooming. Affectionate, sensitive, and people oriented, it is highly trainable and thrives on scent work, mental challenges, and active outdoor family life.
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