Alaskan Malamute
VS
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Alaskan Malamute vs Portuguese Podengo Medio
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Portuguese Podengo Medio 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
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
40 – 54 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.
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