Saint Bernard vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Saint Bernard and Alaskan Malamute: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Saint Bernard
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Saint Bernard
Alaskan Malamute
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
65 – 90 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
60 – 100 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life Expectancy
8 – 10 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
4/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Saint Bernard
Great with Kids
Giant
Alaskan Malamute
Very Smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Saint Bernard
Large, gentle mountain dog developed by Swiss monks for rescue and companionship. Calm and affectionate, especially with children, but very big, drooly, and heavy shedding. Needs moderate exercise, careful joint and health management, and close inclusion in family life.
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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