American Eskimo has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Alaskan Malamute has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Alert
Friendly
Intelligent
Energetic
Independent
Protective

Affectionate
Dignified
Loyal
Devoted
Friendly
Playful

American Eskimos make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose an Alaskan Malamute if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
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American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
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North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
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National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
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American Eskimos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Alaskan Malamutes have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Chondrodysplasia (Chd)

Patellar Luxation

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Skin Problems
Diabetes

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American Eskimo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Alaskan Malamute has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

American Eskimo dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Alaskan Malamute dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

While American Eskimo dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Alaskan Malamute dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Sniffing, Walk, Play, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Run, Walking fast, Jumping, Shake, Eating Snacks, Nap, Walking, Playing, Barking, Trekking

Jogging, Trotting, Sniffing, Exploring, Tug-of-war, Walking, Walk, Running, Run, Fetch, Runing, Doing tricks, Play, Snow, Hiking, Walks, Howling, Chasing things, Socialization, Bikejoring, Rollerjoring, Dog Parks, Hikes, Eating Snacks, Winter walks, Sleep, Hike, Tracking, High Five, Herding

American Eskimos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Alaskan Malamutes are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American Eskimo, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Alaskan Malamute, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most American Eskimos usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Alaskan Malamutes usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, American Eskimo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Alaskan Malamute should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-40 pound (9 - 18 kg) American Eskimo feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Alaskan Malamute feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an American Eskimo is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of an Alaskan Malamute is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an American Eskimo is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Alaskan Malamute is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

American Eskimo has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Alaskan Malamutes are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

American Eskimos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Alaskan Malamute is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

American Eskimos are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Alaskan Malamutes are not cat friendly.

American Eskimos are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Alaskan Malamutes are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

American Eskimos are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Alaskan Malamutes are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

American Eskimos are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Alaskan Malamutes are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.