Alaskan Malamute vs American Pit Bull Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Alaskan Malamute	American Pit Bull Terrier
Origins	United States	United States
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Group	Sled Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	59	336
Reviews	3	4
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Other Names	Mal, Mally	APBT, Pit Bull, Pitty, Pit, Pitbull
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club
Price	$1200-$1500	$500-$700

General Appearance - Alaskan Malamute vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Size	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Alaskan Malamute vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Coat	Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant	Fine
Colors	Red Gray White Black	Blue Gray White Tan Brown Red Yellow Black
Grooming	Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Alaskan Malamutes are heavy shedders.	American Pit Bull Terriers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Alaskan Malamute vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Temperament	Affectionate Dignified Loyal Devoted Friendly Playful	Affectionate Clownish Friendly Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive Courageous Intelligent Obedient Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Average: Alaskan Malamute's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Alaskan Malamutes are easy to train.	American Pit Bull Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Alaskan Malamutes are average dogs regarding their affection level.	American Pit Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Alaskan Malamutes are a social breed.	American Pit Bull Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Alaskan Malamutes are one of the best watchdogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Alaskan Malamutes are extremely protective guard dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.	High The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Alaskan Malamutes have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Pit Bull Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Alaskan Malamutes have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Alaskan Malamutes have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	American Pit Bull Terriers 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.
Apartment Friendly	Alaskan Malamutes are not apartment-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Alaskan Malamutes adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	American Pit Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Alaskan Malamutes 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.	American Pit Bull Terriers 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.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Alaskan Malamute vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Alaskan Malamutes are stranger friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Alaskan Malamutes are kid-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Alaskan Malamutes are not cat-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Alaskan Malamutes are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Alaskan Malamute is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Alaskan Malamutes do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	American Pit Bull Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Alaskan Malamutes are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No American Pit Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Alaskan Malamute breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Alaskan Malamute vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Health Issues	The Alaskan Malamute is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Inherited Polyneuropathy	Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Skin Allergies
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Alaskan Malamutes are high energy dogs.	American Pit Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Alaskan Malamutes need quite a lot of exercise.	American Pit Bull Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Alaskan Malamutes don't need too much sleep.	American Pit Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Alaskan Malamute vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-10 puppies	5-8 puppies
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