Alaskan Malamute vs Chow Chow
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between.
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1900 AD
-150 BC
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Alaskan Malamute
Chow Chow
