Alaskan Malamute vs Sealyham Terrier
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Sealyham Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Alaskan Malamute
VS
Sealyham Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Alaskan Malamute
Sealyham Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
3 – Terriers
Height
58 – 64 cm
30 – 31 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
8 – 9 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Very Smart
Protective
Large
Sealyham Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Small
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 Sealyham Terrier
Compact Welsh terrier bred for hunting but affectionate and calm at home. Sturdy, low body with a distinctive white double coat, beard and eyebrows needing regular grooming. Intelligent, independent and moderate in exercise needs, it suits engaged families; the breed is now relatively rare.
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