Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Husky
Compare Siberian Huskies to Alaskan Huskies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-23 Inches
23-26 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Origin Country
Russia
United States
Origin Year
900 AD
Unspecified
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-70-65 °F
0-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Siberian Husky
Alaskan Husky
