Shiba Inu vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Shiba Inu and Alaskan Malamute: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Shiba Inu
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Shiba Inu
Alaskan Malamute
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
36 – 42 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
7 – 11 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
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
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
Small
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Shiba Inu
Ancient Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, small yet muscular with foxlike face, curled tail and plush double coat in red, black and tan or sesame with urajiro. Independent, catlike, loyal but reserved, strong-willed, high prey drive, needs early socialisation, firm positive training and regular exercise.
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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