Border Collie vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Border Collie and Alaskan Malamute: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Border Collie
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Border Collie
Alaskan Malamute
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
52 – 53 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
5/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Border Collie
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Very Smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Border Collie
The Border Collie is a medium, athletic herding dog known for intense focus, high intelligence and very high energy. Developed to work sheep all day, it excels in herding, sports and training. It needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and structured guidance in an active home.
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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