Drever vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Drever and Alaskan Malamute: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Drever
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Drever
Alaskan Malamute
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 38 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
14 – 16 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
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
Drever
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Drever
The Drever is a sturdy Swedish scent hound, low and long‑bodied yet strong and enduring. Bred to track and drive game at a steady pace, it has a clear voice, strong hunting instinct, and needs ample exercise. Friendly, affectionate, and easy‑care coated, it suits active, outdoorsy 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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