Alaskan Malamute
VS
Toy Poodle
Alaskan Malamute vs Toy Poodle
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Toy Poodle 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
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
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
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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