Alaskan Malamute
VS
Weimaraner
Alaskan Malamute vs Weimaraner
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Weimaraner 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
Weimaraner
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
57 – 70 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
25 – 40 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
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
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Weimaraner
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Large
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 Weimaraner
Large, athletic German gundog with a sleek silver-grey coat and amber eyes. Energetic, intelligent and strongly people-oriented “Velcro dog” needing 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise plus training. Versatile in dog sports; without stimulation may become noisy, destructive or escape-prone.
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