How long does a Alaskan Malamute live?

The listed lifespan for a Alaskan Malamute is 10–14 years.

How tall is a Alaskan Malamute?

The listed height for a Alaskan Malamute is 25 in (male), 23 in (female).

Is a Alaskan Malamute good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Alaskan Malamute is 3 out of 5.

When is a Alaskan Malamute full grown?

The growth size band for a Alaskan Malamute is up to 24 months.

Working Group

Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute is a large dog in the Working Group. Adult weight is 85 lb (male), 75 lb (female), height is 25 in (male), 23 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Playful, Affectionate.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan10–14 years

Weight85 lb (male), 75 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupWorking Group

Height

25 in (male), 23 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12 years is about 0.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 80 lb is about 20.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Alaska. The coat is described as double, medium. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 81 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Alaskan Malamute Polyneuropathy (AMPN) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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