Is an Alaskan Malamute taller than an Airedale Terrier?

Yes. An Alaskan Malamute is 5.5 cm (2 in) taller at the shoulder than an Airedale Terrier.

Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.

Where these heights come from

An Alaskan Malamute is commonly listed at 25 in (63.5 cm). See all of Alaskan Malamute’s listed heights.

An Airedale Terrier is commonly listed at 23 in (58 cm), the lower end of its male range. See all of Airedale Terrier’s listed heights.

Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.

Alaskan Malamute vs German Shorthaired Pointer: An Alaskan Malamute and a German Shorthaired Pointer are drawn at the same shoulder height, but a German Shorthaired Pointer’s figure is the top of its male range.
Alaskan Malamute vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever: A Chesapeake Bay Retriever is 2.5 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than an Alaskan Malamute.
Alaskan Malamute vs Golden Retriever: An Alaskan Malamute is 2.5 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Golden Retriever.

Airedale Terrier vs Australian Shepherd: An Airedale Terrier and an Australian Shepherd are drawn at almost exactly the same shoulder height, but an Airedale Terrier’s figure is the lower end of its male range and an Australian Shepherd’s is the top of its male range.
Airedale Terrier vs Portuguese Water Dog: An Airedale Terrier and a Portuguese Water Dog are drawn at almost exactly the same shoulder height, but an Airedale Terrier’s figure is the lower end of its male range and a Portuguese Water Dog’s is the top of its male range.
Airedale Terrier vs Siberian Husky: A Siberian Husky is 1.7 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than an Airedale Terrier.

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APA	Heightvs. (2026, October 12). Is an Alaskan Malamute taller than an Airedale Terrier? Yes. https://heightvs.com/compare/alaskan-malamute-vs-airedale-terrier
MLA	“Is an Alaskan Malamute Taller Than an Airedale Terrier? Yes.” Heightvs, 12 Oct. 2026, heightvs.com/compare/alaskan-malamute-vs-airedale-terrier.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Alaskan Malamute), Wikidata (Airedale Terrier).

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