Alaskan Malamute
VS
Shar Pei
Alaskan Malamute vs Shar Pei
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Shar Pei 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
Shar Pei
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
44 – 51 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
20 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
9 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
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
Shar Pei
Super smart
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 Shar Pei
The Shar Pei is an ancient Chinese, medium-sized, sturdy dog known for its wrinkles, harsh short coat and curled tail. Calm, loyal and devoted to family, it is reserved with strangers, needs early socialisation, kind consistent training, moderate exercise and careful health management.
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