Alaskan Malamute
VS
Västgötaspets
Alaskan Malamute vs Västgötaspets
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Västgötaspets 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
Västgötaspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
31 – 33 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
9 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
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
Västgötaspets
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Västgötaspets
The Västgötaspets is a small, sturdy Swedish herding dog with a foxlike look, dense double coat and easy grooming. Energetic, vocal and intelligent, it bonds closely with active families, needs consistent positive training, daily exercise and mental stimulation, and is generally healthy.
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