Alaskan Malamute vs West Siberian Laika
Compare Alaskan Malamute and West Siberian Laika: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Alaskan Malamute
VS
West Siberian Laika
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Alaskan Malamute
West Siberian Laika
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
58 – 64 cm
51 – 62 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 15 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
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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
West Siberian Laika
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very 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 West Siberian Laika
The West Siberian Laika is an ancient, medium-sized northern hunting spitz with a thick double coat and curled tail, built for stamina in harsh climates. Independent and prey-driven yet loyal with family, it needs intensive exercise, mental work, and experienced, active owners.
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