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Pointer
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Pointer vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Pointer 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
Pointer
Alaskan Malamute
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
4/5
Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
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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