Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Comparison – Which dog is better Mally or Caucasian Mountain Dog?

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Name	Alaskan Malamute	Caucasian Ovcharka
Origins	United States	Armenia Russia Georgia Azerbaijan
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Alaskan Malamute and Caucasian Ovcharka. What other names are these breeds known by?	Mally Mal	Caucasian Mountain Dog Caucasian Sheepdog Kaukasische Schaferhund Kawkasky Owtscharka Caucasian Ovcharka
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Alaskan Malamute and a Caucasian Ovcharka. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Giant
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Alaskan Malamute and a Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	99-154 pounds (45-70 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)	126.5 pounds (57.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alaskan Malamute or Caucasian Ovcharka? Is an Alaskan Malamute taller than a Caucasian Ovcharka?	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)	25-28 inches (64-72 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)	26.5 inches (68 cm)

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Alaskan Malamute and a Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed costs more?	$1200-$1500	$1500-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Alaskan Malamute or Caucasian Ovcharka?	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.

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare training requirements.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are easy to train. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare alertness levels.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare territorial behaviors.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Alaskan Malamute and a Caucasian Ovcharka. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Dignified Friendly Affectionate Loyal Devoted	Alert Powerful Dominant Quick Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka social needs comparison:	Alaskan Malamute dogs are a social breed. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Alaskan Malamute dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka? Which can be better for hunting?	Alaskan Malamute dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Caucasian Ovcharka is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare play drive and energy.	The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Malamute breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Caucasian Ovcharka indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Alaskan Malamute or Caucasian Ovcharka?	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.

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare biting tendencies.	Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Caucasian Ovcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Alaskan Malamute dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Malamute bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Caucasian Ovcharka bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Malamute: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Caucasian Ovcharka: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Caucasian Ovcharka can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Alaskan Malamute and a Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed is healthier?	The Alaskan Malamute is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Caucasian Ovcharkas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Average The Alaskan Malamute should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Caucasian Ovcharka should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Inherited Polyneuropathy	Joint Dysplasia

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare activity levels.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are high-energy dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alaskan Malamute or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alaskan Malamute dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alaskan Malamute or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Alaskan Malamute dogs don't need too much sleep.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Caucasian Ovcharka's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Alaskan Malamute and Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Red White	Black Gray Cream White Silver Yellow
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Caucasian Ovcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare drooling amounts.	The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Caucasian Ovcharka has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Alaskan Malamute and a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare fur types.	Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant	Dense Thick Double
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alaskan Malamute or Caucasian Ovcharka? Do Alaskan Malamute dogs shed more than Caucasian Ovcharka dogs?	Alaskan Malamute dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare kid-friendliness.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alaskan Malamute dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alaskan Malamute or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which dog is more friendly?	Alaskan Malamute dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alaskan Malamute or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Alaskan Malamute dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alaskan Malamute or Caucasian Ovcharka? Can an Alaskan Malamute and a Caucasian Ovcharka be friends? Do Alaskan Malamute dogs get along with Caucasian Ovcharka dogs?	Alaskan Malamute dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Yes Alaskan Malamute dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Alaskan Malamute is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Caucasian Ovcharka 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.	Caucasian Ovcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Alaskan Malamute breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Caucasian Ovcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Alaskan Malamute or a Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Alaskan Malamute and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which has stronger military background?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Alaskan Malamute and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which has larger litters?	4-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Alaskan Malamute and Caucasian Ovcharka breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Alaskan Malamute and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Alaskan Malamute vs Caucasian Ovcharka Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Alaskan Malamute and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Alaskan Malamute and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Alaskan Malamute and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which is more widely recognized?	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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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