Alaskan Malamute vs Belgian Tervuren
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Belgian Tervuren. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Belgian Tervurens.
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Origin Country
United States
Belgium
Origin Year
1900 AD
1895 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Tervuren
