Australian Kelpie vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Australian Kelpie and Alaskan Malamute: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
Alaskan Malamute
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
43 – 51 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
4/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Australian Kelpie
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Very Smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Australian Kelpie
The Australian Kelpie is a medium, athletic herding dog, bred for stamina and focus. Intelligent and quick to learn, it needs extensive daily exercise and mental work. Affectionate yet independent, it excels in herding and dog sports, stays generally healthy, and suits active, committed homes.
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.
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