Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Samoyeds.
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Origin Country
United States
Russia
Origin Year
1900 AD
1890 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Samoyed
