Weimaraner
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Weimaraner vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Weimaraner 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
Weimaraner
Alaskan Malamute
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
57 – 70 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
4/5
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Characteristics
Weimaraner
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Large
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Weimaraner
Large, athletic German gundog with a sleek silver-grey coat and amber eyes. Energetic, intelligent and strongly people-oriented “Velcro dog” needing 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise plus training. Versatile in dog sports; without stimulation may become noisy, destructive or escape-prone.
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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