Alaskan Malamute
VS
Old English Sheepdog
Alaskan Malamute vs Old English Sheepdog
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Old English Sheepdog 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
Old English Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
56 – 70 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
25 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Old English Sheepdog
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Giant
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 Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a large, shaggy, athletic herding breed with a dense double coat needing regular grooming or a shorter pet clip. Affectionate, clownish, and people focused, it’s intelligent but sometimes stubborn, thriving with consistent training and daily mental and physical exercise.
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