Is an Alaskan Malamute taller than a German Shepherd?
Yes. An Alaskan Malamute is 8.5 cm (3.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a German Shepherd.
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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.
A German Shepherd is commonly listed at 21.5 in (55 cm), the lower end of its female range. See all of German Shepherd’s listed heights.
Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.
More comparisons
Alaskan Malamute
- 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.
German Shepherd
- German Shepherd vs Whippet: A Whippet is 0.9 cm (0.3 in) taller at the shoulder than a German Shepherd.
- German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever: A Labrador Retriever is 1 cm (0.4 in) taller at the shoulder than a German Shepherd.
- German Shepherd vs Bull Terrier: A German Shepherd is 1.7 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Bull Terrier.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Alaskan Malamute), Wikidata (German Shepherd).
