Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Border Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Border Collies.
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
27-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1860 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Border Collie
