Is an Alaskan Malamute taller than a German Shepherd?
Yes. Alaskan Malamute is taller than German Shepherd by 8.5 cm (3.3 in).
The readings behind Alaskan Malamute vs German Shepherd
An Alaskan Malamute is commonly listed at 2 ft 1 in (63.5 cm). See Alaskan Malamute’s readings.
A German Shepherd is commonly listed at 1 ft 9.5 in (55 cm). See German Shepherd’s readings.
In the animals listed here, Alaskan Malamute ranks 2 and German Shepherd ranks 5 among 20, from tallest to shortest. Tied figures share a rank. This is our published selection, including historical records.
These entries share a field, sport, team or measurement category. The comparison uses their published listings; it is not a claim that they were measured together.
The drawing uses each stated vertical height. It cannot infer shoulder level, eye level or body proportions from that number.
Closest available comparisons
Alaskan Malamute
- Alaskan Malamute vs Airedale Terrier: Alaskan Malamute is taller than Airedale Terrier by 5.5 cm (2.2 in).
- Alaskan Malamute vs Labrador Retriever: Alaskan Malamute is taller than Labrador Retriever by 7.5 cm (3 in).
- Alaskan Malamute vs giraffe: giraffe is taller than Alaskan Malamute by 486.5 cm (191.5 in).
German Shepherd
- German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever: Labrador Retriever is taller than German Shepherd by 1 cm (0.4 in).
- German Shepherd vs Bull Terrier: German Shepherd is taller than Bull Terrier by 1.7 cm (0.7 in).
- German Shepherd vs Border Collie: German Shepherd is taller than Border Collie by 2 cm (0.8 in).
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