Alaskan Malamute vs Great Pyrenees
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Great Pyrenees.
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
United States
Spain
Origin Year
1900 AD
-3000 BC
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Medium to High
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Alaskan Malamute
Great Pyrenees
