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Name	Swedish Lapphund	Siberian Husky	Alaskan Malamute
Origins	Sweden	Russia	United States
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Svensk Lapphund	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha	Mally Mal
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

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

Price Which is cheaper, Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$700-$1200	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	Average: The Swedish Lapphund is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Alaskan Malamute is quite easy to get.

Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Which is the smallest dog, Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky? Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute weight comparison:	Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 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: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Height Which is taller, Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute height comparison:	Male: 18-20 inches (45-51 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 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: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)

Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute coat comparison:	Fluffy	Fluffy	Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant
Colors What are the original Swedish Lapphund, Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute color?	Black White Brown	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti	Black Gray Red White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute grooming comparison:	Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:	Swedish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.

Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Affectionate Lively Kind Trainable Versatile	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle	Playful Dignified Friendly Affectionate Loyal Devoted
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute intelligence:	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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute trainability comparison.	Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute playfulness comparison:	The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.	The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Swedish Lapphund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?	High: Swedish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute social needs comparison:	Swedish Lapphund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are a social breed. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?	A lot: Swedish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	Swedish Lapphund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Swedish Lapphund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Swedish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Swedish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Malamute bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute mouthiness comparison:	Swedish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	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. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	It is not recommended to keep the Swedish Lapphund breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Malamute breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Swedish Lapphund 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.	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: Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	Swedish Lapphund 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 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.

Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Which dog is more friendly?	Swedish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Swedish Lapphund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Siberian 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.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	Swedish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	Swedish Lapphund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	Swedish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Siberian 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: Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?	Yes Swedish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Siberian 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 Swedish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian 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?	Swedish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Health Comparison

Health Issues Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute health comparison. Which is the healthier: Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?	Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Alaskan Malamute is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute health problems comparison:	Allergies Ear Infections Eye Infections	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Inherited Polyneuropathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Swedish Lapphund 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.	Average The Alaskan Malamute should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute lifespan comparison. How long do Swedish Lapphund, Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Swedish Lapphund: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Malamute: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute energy level comparison:	Swedish Lapphund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Swedish Lapphund dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Alaskan Malamute dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	Swedish Lapphund 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 dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Swedish Lapphund has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Lapphund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?	Medium ⏺ The Swedish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low 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 Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian 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. See more.	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Swedish Lapphund or Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? Which is better for autism?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute?	Not really Swedish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Alaskan Malamute breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Swedish Lapphund and Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute have?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Swedish Lapphund vs Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 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 Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	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 Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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	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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