How tall is an Alaskan Malamute?

An Alaskan Malamute is commonly listed at 2 ft 1 in (63.5 cm).

Updated 2026-09-19

Other reports range from 1 ft 11 in (58.5 cm) to 2 ft 1 in (63.5 cm). Compare the individual readings below before choosing a value.

Alaskan Malamute is taller than Airedale Terrier by 5.5 cm (2.2 in).Alaskan Malamute: 2 ft 1 in (63.5 cm). Airedale Terrier: 1 ft 11 in (58 cm).0204060cmAlaskan Malamute2 ft 1 in (63.5 cm)Airedale Terrier1 ft 11 in (58 cm)

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Understanding Alaskan Malamute’s height

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Among the 20 animals listed here, Alaskan Malamute ranks 2 from tallest to shortest. Their average listed height is 2 ft 2 in (66.2 cm). Equal heights share a rank; this selection includes historical listings.

giraffe leads this group at 18 ft 0.5 in (550 cm). At the other end, Scottish Terrier is 10 in (25 cm).

  • Airedale Terrier: 1 ft 11 in (58 cm). Alaskan Malamute is taller than Airedale Terrier by 5.5 cm (2.2 in).
  • Labrador Retriever: 1 ft 10 in (56 cm). Alaskan Malamute is taller than Labrador Retriever by 7.5 cm (3 in).
  • German Shepherd: 1 ft 9.5 in (55 cm). Alaskan Malamute is taller than German Shepherd by 8.5 cm (3.3 in).

This is a published species or breed reference, not a prediction for an individual animal. Where a range is supplied, both ends appear with the reading below. Keep shoulder height separate from head height when comparing animals.

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2 ft 1 in (63.5 cm)

An Alaskan Malamute is commonly listed at 2 ft 1 in (63.5 cm).

breed listing · male organism.

Updated 2026-09-19

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1 ft 11 in (58.5 cm)

An Alaskan Malamute is commonly listed at 1 ft 11 in (58.5 cm).

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Updated 2026-09-19

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