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Name	Thai Ridgeback	Alaskan Malamute	Beagle
Origins	Thailand	United States	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Sled Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mah Thai Lung Arn Thai Dog Mah Thai	Mally Mal	English Beagle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle? Which is the smallest dog, Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Malamute? Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle weight comparison:	51-75 pounds (23-34 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	63 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle? Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1200-$1500	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	Average: The Thai Ridgeback is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Alaskan Malamute is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle 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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Thai Ridgeback dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle? Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Independent Protective Intelligent Loyal Familiar	Playful Dignified Friendly Affectionate Loyal Devoted	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Thai Ridgeback dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle?	Slightly Below Average: Thai Ridgeback dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle social needs comparison:	Thai Ridgeback dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Thai Ridgeback dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Beagle 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?	Thai Ridgeback dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle playfulness comparison:	Average: Thai Ridgebacks, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle?	Low to Average: The Thai Ridgeback rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	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 Thai Ridgeback indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Malamute breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Thai Ridgeback 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.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	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.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Thai Ridgeback bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Malamute bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Thai Ridgeback has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle mouthiness comparison:	Thai Ridgeback 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.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle?	Thai Ridgebacks 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.	The Beagle 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: Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Inherited Polyneuropathy	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Thai Ridgeback 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.	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle lifespan comparison. How long do Thai Ridgeback, Alaskan Malamute and Beagle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Thai Ridgeback: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Malamute: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle? Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle energy level comparison:	Thai Ridgeback dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Thai Ridgeback dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Alaskan Malamute dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	Thai Ridgeback dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Alaskan Malamute dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 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? Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Thai Ridgeback has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle coat comparison:	Smooth	Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant	Dense
Colors What are the original Thai Ridgeback, Alaskan Malamute and Beagle color?	Black Red Blue White Brown Brindle	Black Gray Red White	Black Tan Red White Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle? Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Thai Ridgeback requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle? Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or {name3 shedding:	Thai Ridgeback dogs shed moderately. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle?	Medium ⏺ The Thai Ridgeback has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Thai Ridgeback is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Thai Ridgeback 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.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	Thai Ridgeback dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle?	Thai Ridgeback dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle?	No Thai Ridgeback 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.	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Thai Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Malamute is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Thai Ridgebacks are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Thai Ridgeback or Alaskan Malamute or Beagle? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle?	Not really Thai Ridgeback 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.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle 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 Thai Ridgeback and Alaskan Malamute and Beagle have?	4-5 puppies	4-10 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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Thai Ridgeback vs Alaskan Malamute vs Beagle 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 1935 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	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 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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