Irish Wolfhound vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Irish Wolfhound and Alaskan Malamute: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Wolfhound
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Irish Wolfhound
Alaskan Malamute
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
71 – 90 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
40 – 69 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life expectancy
6 – 8 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
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
Irish Wolfhound
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhounds are giant, tall hounds with a strong yet graceful build and a rough, weather‑resistant coat. Calm, gentle and sensitive, they are low‑key indoors but need steady exercise and space. They have notable health risks and a relatively short lifespan, so careful breeding and care are vital.
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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