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Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Comparison - Dog breed selector: Mally or Husky or Chuksha? Find the right dog for you

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Name Alaskan Malamute Alaskan Husky Siberian Husky
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Russia flagRussia
Group Sled Dogs Sled Dogs Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank5949512
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Mally
Mal
Husky Chuksha
Husky
Icee
Sibe
Chukcha
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky breed type comparison:
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky? Which is the smallest dog, Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?
Large Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Husky? Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky weight comparison:
Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg) Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky? Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky height comparison:
Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm) 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm) 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)

Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $1000-$1500 $700-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?
Very frequent: The Alaskan Malamute is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.

Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky trainability comparison.
Alaskan Malamute dogs are easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?
Alaskan Malamute dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs.
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Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Alaskan Malamute dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders.
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Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky? Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Dignified
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Agile
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Sensitive
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky?
Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky social needs comparison:
Alaskan Malamute dogs are a social breed.
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Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Alaskan Malamute dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Alaskan Malamute dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Siberian Husky dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky playfulness comparison:
The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed.
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The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed.
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The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky?
Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Malamute breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.

Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?
Alaskan Malamute dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Malamute bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Husky bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Moderate

The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky mouthiness comparison:
Alaskan Malamute dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Alaskan Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky?
The Alaskan Malamute is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Chondrodysplasia
Hemeralopia
Inherited Polyneuropathy
Hyperthyroidism
Laryngeal Paresis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Corneal Dystrophy
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Alaskan Malamute should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Alaskan Malamute, Alaskan Husky and Siberian Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Malamute: 13 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky?
Prefers cold weather
The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky? Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky energy level comparison:
Alaskan Malamute dogs are high-energy dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Alaskan Malamute dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.
Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?
Alaskan Malamute dogs don't need too much sleep.
Alaskan Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.

Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?
Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Alaskan Malamute has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky coat comparison:
Dense
Rough
Thick
Weather-resistant
Dense Fluffy
Colors
What are the original Alaskan Malamute, Alaskan Husky and Siberian Husky color?
Black
Gray
Red
White
Black
Gray
White
Blonde
Orange
Black
Gray
Red
White
Sable
Agouti
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky? Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky grooming comparison:
Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky? Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or {name3 shedding:
Alaskan Malamute dogs are heavy shedders.
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Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately.
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Siberian Husky dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky?

Low 🔽

The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler.
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The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.
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Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Alaskan Malamute dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky? Which dog is more friendly?
Alaskan Malamute dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?
Alaskan Malamute dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?
Alaskan Malamute dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky?
Alaskan Malamute dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky?
Yes
Alaskan Malamute dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
No
Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Alaskan Malamute is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people.
Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.
Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.

Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Husky or Siberian Husky? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky?

Not really

Alaskan Malamute breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Alaskan Malamute and Alaskan Husky and Siberian Husky have?
4-10 puppies 4-10 puppies 4-8 puppies

Alaskan Malamute vs Alaskan Husky vs Siberian Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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