Bearded Collie vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Bearded Collie and Alaskan Malamute: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bearded Collie
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Bearded Collie
Alaskan Malamute
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
51 – 56 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
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
Bearded Collie
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Very Smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a lively Scottish herding dog with a shaggy double coat, bright eyes, and an agile build. Affectionate, intelligent, and sensitive, it needs plenty of daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming. Generally healthy, it often lives 12–14 years or more.
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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