How long does a Malamute Samoyed Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).

Is a Malamute Samoyed Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Malamute Samoyed Mix

A Malamute Samoyed mix is a cross between a Alaskan Malamute and a Samoyed. Most grow into large dogs of 55–75 lb and live 11–14 years.

Alaskan Malamute, a purebred dog — Alaskan MalamutePhoto: SCMW, CC BY 3.0, source

Samoyed, a purebred dog — SamoyedPhoto: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight55–75 lbcan be 35–85 lb

Height21–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Malamute Samoyed Mix get?

Alaskan Malamute75–85 lb

The mix55–75 lb

Samoyed35–65 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Malamute Samoyed Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 21–24 inches at the shoulder, against 23–25 in for the Alaskan Malamute and 19–23.5 in for the Samoyed.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Low

The Alaskan Malamute rates low and the Samoyed low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Alaskan Malamute is usually described as affectionate, loyal, playful. The Samoyed as adaptable, friendly, gentle. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Malamute vs Samoyed vs the mix

Trait	Alaskan Malamute	Malamute Samoyed Mix	Samoyed
Weight	75–85 lb	55–75 lb	35–65 lb
Height	23–25 in	21–24 in	19–23.5 in
Lifespan	10–14 yr	11–14 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Malamute Samoyed Mix

How big does a Malamute Samoyed Mix get?: Most grow to 55–75 pounds and 21–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–85 pounds.
How long does a Malamute Samoyed Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).
Does a Malamute Samoyed Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Malamute Samoyed Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Malamute mixes

Other Samoyed mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.