Is the Alaskan Malamute or the Huskydoodle better for families with children?

Both the Alaskan Malamute and the Huskydoodle are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Alaskan Malamute or the Huskydoodle?

The Alaskan Malamute sheds more than the Huskydoodle. If shedding is a concern, the Huskydoodle is the lower-maintenance choice.

Which is easier to train, the Alaskan Malamute or the Huskydoodle?

The Huskydoodle is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.

Is Alaskan Malamute or Huskydoodle bigger?

Alaskan Malamute and Huskydoodle are a similar size (Large).

Which barks more, Alaskan Malamute or Huskydoodle?

Huskydoodle tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Alaskan Malamute is the quieter choice.

Which is better for apartment living, Alaskan Malamute or Huskydoodle?

For apartment or apartment living, Alaskan Malamute has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Alaskan Malamute vs Huskydoodle: Which Sheds Less?

Alaskan Malamute vs Huskydoodle: full comparison

Trait	Alaskan Malamute	Huskydoodle
Size	Large	Large
Energy level	Very High	Very High
Trainability	Low	Medium
Friendliness	High	High
Good with children	High	High
Grooming needs	High	High
Shedding	Very High	Low
Barking	Medium	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low
Adaptability	Low	Low
Typical lifespan	12 years	12 years
Hypoallergenic	No	Yes

Key differences at a glance

The Alaskan Malamute has noticeably higher shedding than the Huskydoodle.

Size and living space

The Alaskan Malamute is a large dog that does best in a larger home with room to stretch out, ideally with access to a yard. By comparison, the Huskydoodle is a large dog that does best in a larger home with room to stretch out, ideally with access to a yard. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The Alaskan Malamute requires intense exercise and mental work daily; without it, trouble follows. The Huskydoodle requires intense exercise and mental work daily; without it, trouble follows. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The Alaskan Malamute requires frequent brushing and regular professional trims and sheds constantly and keeps the vacuum busy all year. The Huskydoodle requires frequent brushing and regular professional trims and drops very little hair. The Huskydoodle is also considered hypoallergenic, an advantage for allergy sufferers. If low upkeep matters to you, factor this in — the difference adds up over a dog's lifetime.

Temperament, training and family life

The Alaskan Malamute needs a bit of persistence but comes along with consistency, barks a fair amount, usually for a reason and suits families with children particularly well. The Huskydoodle trains reasonably well with regular positive sessions, is a vocal breed that sounds the alarm readily and suits families with children particularly well. On guarding instinct, Alaskan Malamute is not a natural guard and greets visitors warmly, whereas Huskydoodle is not a natural guard and greets visitors warmly.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Alaskan Malamute has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.
For families with young children, Alaskan Malamute and Huskydoodle are an even match — either can work well.
For first-time dog owners, Huskydoodle has the edge, as it is easier to train and more forgiving of beginner mistakes.
For being left alone during the workday, Alaskan Malamute has the edge, coping better with independence and being quieter when unsupervised.
For allergy sufferers, Huskydoodle has the edge, as it is hypoallergenic and lower-shedding.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Alaskan Malamute if you prefer a quieter dog.

Choose the Huskydoodle if you want less shedding around the home, you need a hypoallergenic, low-dander coat, or you want an easier dog to train.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Alaskan Malamute or the Huskydoodle better for families with children?: Both the Alaskan Malamute and the Huskydoodle are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Alaskan Malamute or the Huskydoodle?: The Alaskan Malamute sheds more than the Huskydoodle. If shedding is a concern, the Huskydoodle is the lower-maintenance choice.
Which is easier to train, the Alaskan Malamute or the Huskydoodle?: The Huskydoodle is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.
Is Alaskan Malamute or Huskydoodle bigger?: Alaskan Malamute and Huskydoodle are a similar size (Large).
Which barks more, Alaskan Malamute or Huskydoodle?: Huskydoodle tends to be the more vocal of the two, so Alaskan Malamute is the quieter choice.
Which is better for apartment living, Alaskan Malamute or Huskydoodle?: For apartment or apartment living, Alaskan Malamute has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Alaskan Malamute vs Huskydoodle