Labrador Husky vs Alaskan Malamute – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Labrador Husky	Alaskan Malamute
Origins	Canada	United States
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Group	Sled Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	344	59
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Other Names	Husky-Lab	Mal, Mally
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	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
Price	$400-$800	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Labrador Husky vs Alaskan Malamute

Size	Large	Large
Weight	60-100 pounds (27-45 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Avg. Weight	80 pounds (36 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Height	20-28 inches (51-71 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)
Avg. Height	24 inches (61 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)

Hair & Care - Labrador Husky vs Alaskan Malamute

Coat	Double Thick	Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant
Colors	Solid Black Solid White Black & White & Red Black & White & Grey	Red Gray White Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Labrador Husky requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Labrador Huskys shed moderately.	Alaskan Malamutes are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Labrador Husky vs Alaskan Malamute

Temperament	Friendly Good natured Intelligent Quiet	Affectionate Dignified Loyal Devoted Friendly Playful
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Labrador Husky's has great intelligence.	Average: Alaskan Malamute's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Labrador Huskys are very easy to train.	Alaskan Malamutes are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Labrador Husky is a highly playful breed.	The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Labrador Huskys are highly affectionate dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Labrador Huskys are a social breed.	Alaskan Malamutes are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Labrador Husky rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Labrador Huskys are one of the best watchdogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Labrador Huskys strongly protect their territory.	Alaskan Malamutes are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Labrador Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Labrador Huskys have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alaskan Malamutes have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Labrador Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Alaskan Malamutes have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Labrador Huskys have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Malamutes have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Labrador Huskys are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Labrador Huskys adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Alaskan Malamutes adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Labrador Huskys 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.	Alaskan Malamutes do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Labrador Husky vs Alaskan Malamute

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

Health Factors - Labrador Husky vs Alaskan Malamute

Health Issues	The Labrador 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.
Health Problems	No set	Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Inherited Polyneuropathy
Life Expectancy	11-13 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Labrador Huskys are high energy dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Labrador Huskys need a lot of exercises.	Alaskan Malamutes need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Labrador Huskys don't need too much sleep.	Alaskan Malamutes don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	4 to 7 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Labrador Husky can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Labrador Husky has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Labrador Husky is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Labrador Husky vs Alaskan Malamute

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