Jack Russell Terrier vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Jack Russell Terrier and Alaskan Malamute: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Jack Russell Terrier
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Jack Russell Terrier
Alaskan Malamute
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
25 – 30 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
5/5
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
Jack Russell Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Tiny
Alaskan Malamute
Very Smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier: small, sturdy, energetic fox-hunting terrier with bold, intelligent nature. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise plus mental work. Predominantly white, three coat types, strong digging and prey drive. Affectionate with family but demanding and unsuited to very sedentary 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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