Västgötaspets
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Alaskan Malamute
Västgötaspets vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Västgötaspets 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
Västgötaspets
Alaskan Malamute
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
31 – 33 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
9 – 15 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
4/5
Characteristics
Västgötaspets
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Västgötaspets
The Västgötaspets is a small, sturdy Swedish herding dog with a foxlike look, dense double coat and easy grooming. Energetic, vocal and intelligent, it bonds closely with active families, needs consistent positive training, daily exercise and mental stimulation, and is generally healthy.
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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