Alaskan Malamute
VS
Lhasa Apso
Alaskan Malamute vs Lhasa Apso
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Lhasa Apso 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
Lhasa Apso
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
13 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
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 Lhasa Apso
Small but sturdy Tibetan companion once kept as an indoor watchdog. Rectangular body, dense floor‑length coat with many colors, low shedding but high grooming needs. Loyal and protective with family, reserved with strangers, alert and vocal. Suits apartments if well trained and exercised.
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