Wire Fox Terrier vs Alaskan Malamute
Compare Wire Fox Terrier and Alaskan Malamute: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Wire Fox Terrier
VS
Alaskan Malamute
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Wire Fox Terrier
Alaskan Malamute
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
37 – 39 cm
58 – 64 cm
Weight
6 – 9 kg
33 – 39 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
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
Wire Fox Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Stubborn
Small
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Wire Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terriers are small, sturdy, energetic hunting terriers with a bold, lively nature and strong prey drive. They have a low-shedding wiry coat needing regular stripping, are intelligent but independent, need consistent training, daily exercise, mental stimulation, and thorough grooming.
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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