Alaskan Malamute vs Timber Wolf
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Timber Wolf. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Timber Wolves.
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
5-10 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
26-32 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
50-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Origin Country
United States
Unspecified
Origin Year
1900 AD
Unspecified
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
-50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
37 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Very High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
5-10 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Timber Wolf
