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Alaskan Malamute Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

Alaskan Malamute traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

Alaskan Malamute dog
  • API trait row: Alaskan Malamute
  • Weight range: 75.0-85.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: easier to train, drools less, more protective

Alaskan Malamute traits

TraitAlaskan Malamute
Good with children3/5
Good with other dogs3/5
Shedding3/5
Grooming needs3/5
Drooling1/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers3/5
Playfulness3/5
Protectiveness4/5
Trainability5/5
Energy4/5
Barking3/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
Alaskan Malamute
large size, moderate grooming		$880/yr$420/yr$61/mo$2,032/yr

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