Alaskan Malamute vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Golden Retrievers.
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1900 AD
1865 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
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
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Golden Retriever
