Alaskan Malamute vs Greenland Dog vs Siberian Husky Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Overall Winner

Greenland Dog

6/6

categories

Best for Apartments

🀝 Tie

Easiest Grooming

Greenland Dog

1/5 Β· Low maintenance

Longest Lifespan

🀝 Tie

Easiest to Train

🀝 Tie

Most Active

🀝 Tie

Best for First-Time Owners

🀝 Tie

5/6

83%

Alaskan Malamute

6/6

100%

Greenland Dog

πŸ‘‘ Winner

5/6

83%

Siberian Husky

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
United S
Greenlan
Russia
Popularity
#59
#202
#12
Common Names & Aliases
MallyMal
Greenland HuskyGronlandshunden
ChukshaHuskyIceeSibeChukcha
Breed Classification
Purebred
Purebred
Purebred
Size Classification
Large
Large
Medium
Weight Statistics
Male: 36-43 kg, Female: 32-38 kg
30-32 kg
Male: 20-27 kg, Female: 16-23 kg
Average Weight
Male: 36-43 kg, Female: 32-38 kg
30.8 kg
Male: 20-27 kg, Female: 16-23 kg
Height
Male: 61-66 cm, Female: 56-61 cm
56-64 cm
Male: 53-61 cm, Female: 51-56 cm
Average Height
Male: 61-66 cm, Female: 56-61 cm
60 cm
Male: 53-61 cm, Female: 51-56 cm
Intelligence Rating
3/5
2/5
3/5
Watchdog Rating
5/5
3/5
1/5
Training Difficulty
4/5
3/5
1/5
Territorial Protection
5/5
4/5
1/5
Price Range
$1200-$1500
$500-$800
$700-$1200
Availability
5/5
3/5
5/5
Personality Traits
AffectionateDignifiedLoyalDevotedFriendlyPlayful
EnergeticIndependentFriendlyBoldLoyal
AlertGentleOutgoingFriendlyIntelligent
Sensitivity Level
4/5
2/5
4/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
5/5
4/5
5/5
Prey Drive
4/5
2/5
3/5
Affection Level
3/5
3/5
5/5
Social Needs
4/5
3/5
3/5
Barking Frequency
2/5
4/5
3/5
Playful Nature
4/5
3/5
4/5
Apartment Adaptability
1/5
2/5
2/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
3/5
3/5
5/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Low
Moderate
Moderate
Bite Risk Assessment
Moderate
Low
Low
Mouthing Tendency
3/5
2/5
4/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Average Lifespan
11-15 years
12-14 years
12-14 years
Climate Tolerance
Prefers cold weather
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
Prefers cold weather
Health Concerns
3/5
3/5
3/5
Health Problems
CataractsChondrodysplasiaHemeralopiaHip DysplasiaHypothyroidismInherited Polyneuropathy
BloatEar InfectionsElbow DysplasiaGlaucomaHip DysplasiaPrimary Lens LuxationProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
CataractsCorneal DystrophyProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Vet Care Frequency
Average
Average
Average
Energy Rating
5/5
4/5
5/5
Sleeping Need
1/5
2/5
1/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
4/5
4/5
4/5
Obesity Tendency
3/5
3/5
2/5
Food Consumption
Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Allergy Friendliness
No
No
No
Coat Colors
RedGrayWhiteBlack
WhiteGrayBlack
AgoutiWhiteGraySableRedBlack
Grooming Requirements
3/5
1/5
3/5
Shedding Level
5/5
3/5
4/5
Drooling Tendency
1/5
3/5
3/5
Stinkiness Rating
Low
Medium
Low
Coat Characteristics
DenseThickWeather-resistantRough
ThickDouble
Fluffy
Bathing Needs
6-8 weeks
3-4 weeks
3-4 weeks
Cat Friendly
1/5
4/5
1/5
Child Compatibility
4/5
4/5
4/5
Dog Friendly
5/5
4/5
5/5
Stranger Friendly
4/5
3/5
3/5
Office Friendly
No
No
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Not Good
Good
Not Good
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
Yes
No
Service Dog Capability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Therapy Work Suitability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Scent Detection Ability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Search & Rescue Potential
Not really
Not really
Not really
Maritime Work Ability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Yes
Not really
Yes
Puppy Litter Size
4-10 puppies
4-6 puppies
4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed.
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
Not available
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
Winner / Best value