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- AKC group
Working
- Size
Giant
- Height
72–90 cm (FCI)
- Weight
~50–79 kg (AKC profile)
- Energy
Moderate
- Energy notes
Moderate. Danes may seem sedate, but the AKC says they need daily exercise suited to their age, and two or three brisk walks a day can be enough.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
The coat is short, thick and smooth with a glossy shine.
- Origin
Germany
- Temperament
The AKC standard asks for a Dane that is spirited and courageous, always friendly and dependable, and never timid or aggressive. The FCI describes a dog that is friendly, loving and devoted to its owners, possibly reserved with strangers, and confident, fearless and docile, with a high tolerance for provocation.
- AKC group
Working
- Size
Large
- Height
~58–64 cm
- Weight
~34–39 kg
- Energy
High
- Energy notes
Stamina for hauling rather than speed. AKC's standard asks for a gait that is "steady, balanced, tireless and totally efficient" and says the breed "is not intended as a racing sled dog.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
A thick, coarse guard coat, "never long and soft," over a dense, oily, woolly undercoat one to two inches deep (AKC).
- Origin
United States (Alaska)
- Temperament
AKC and FCI use the same words: "The Alaskan Malamute is an affectionate, friendly dog, not a 'one man' dog. He is a loyal, devoted companion, playful in invitation, but generally impressive by his dignity after maturity.
