Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Whippet and Alaskan Malamute: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Whippet
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Whippet
Alaskan Malamute
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
44 – 51 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
9 – 19 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
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
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
Whippet
Low grooming
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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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