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Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Comparison - Dog breed selector: Mioritic Sheepdog or Husky or Mally? Find the right dog for you

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Name Mioritic Shepherd Alaskan Husky Alaskan Malamute
OriginsRomania flagRomania United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Sled Dogs Sled Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Mioritic Sheepdog
Mioritic Shepherd
Mioritic Shepherd Dog
Romanian Mioritic
Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
Ciobanesc romanesc mioritic
Husky Mally
Mal
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute breed type comparison:
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Which is the smallest dog, Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute?
Giant Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Husky? Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute weight comparison:
Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg) Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute height comparison:
Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm) 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)

Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Which is more expensive?
$1400-$1600 $1000-$1500 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
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 Alaskan Malamute is quite easy to get.

Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute intelligence:
Smart: The Mioritic Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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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
Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute trainability comparison.
Mioritic Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Alaskan Malamute dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute?
Mioritic Shepherd dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs.
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Alaskan Malamute dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Mioritic Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders.
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Alaskan Malamute dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute behavior/temperament comparison:
Independent
Protective
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Devoted
Fierce
Guarding
Agile
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Sensitive
Playful
Dignified
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Mioritic Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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: Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?
High: Mioritic Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute social needs comparison:
Mioritic Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Alaskan Malamute dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Mioritic Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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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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Alaskan Malamute 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?
Mioritic Shepherd 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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Alaskan Malamute dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute playfulness comparison:
Mioritic Shepherds are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed.
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The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?
A lot: Mioritic Shepherd is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Mioritic Shepherd breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Malamute breed.

Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Mioritic Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute?
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 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.

Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Mioritic Shepherd bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Husky bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Mioritic Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

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

Health Issues
Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute health comparison. Which is the healthier: Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?
The Mioritic Shepherd 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 Alaskan Malamute 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: Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute health problems comparison:
No data available Hyperthyroidism
Laryngeal Paresis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Chondrodysplasia
Hemeralopia
Inherited Polyneuropathy
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Mioritic Shepherd 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 Alaskan Malamute should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute lifespan comparison. How long do Mioritic Shepherd, Alaskan Husky and Alaskan Malamute breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Mioritic Shepherd: 13 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Malamute: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?
Prefers cold weather
The Mioritic Shepherd 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 Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute?
5 to 6 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: 4 to 5 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? Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mioritic Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Alaskan Malamute has an average risk for obesity.
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Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute coat comparison:
Shaggy Dense Dense
Rough
Thick
Weather-resistant
Colors
What are the original Mioritic Shepherd, Alaskan Husky and Alaskan Malamute color?
White
Light Cream
Pale Gray
Black
Gray
White
Blonde
Orange
Black
Gray
Red
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Mioritic Shepherd requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or {name3 shedding:
Mioritic Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately.
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Alaskan Malamute dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute?
8-12 weeks
Very 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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute 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, Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?

Medium

The Mioritic Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Mioritic Shepherd drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler.
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The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Good With Comparison

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

Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute 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: Mioritic Shepherd or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Malamute? 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: Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?

Not really

Mioritic Shepherd 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

Alaskan Malamute 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

Not really

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

Not really

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

Yes

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

Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute 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 Mioritic Shepherd and Alaskan Husky and Alaskan Malamute have?
5-7 puppies 4-10 puppies 4-10 puppies

Mioritic Shepherd vs Alaskan Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. 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?
No data available 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.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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