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Havanese
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Havanese vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Havanese and Alaskan Malamute side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Havanese
Alaskan Malamute
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 27 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
4 – 8 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 17 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
4/5
Characteristics
Havanese
Easy to train
Small
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Havanese
The Havanese is Cuba’s national toy breed, a sturdy, lively companion with a long, silky, low‑shedding coat. Affectionate and people‑oriented, it suits families, apartments or houses. It needs regular grooming, daily walks, play, mental stimulation, and dislikes long periods alone.
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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