How long does a Pit Bull Malamute Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years).

Is a Pit Bull Malamute Mix easy to train?

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

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Pit Bull Malamute Mix

A Pit Bull Malamute mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Alaskan Malamute. Most grow into large dogs of 60–80 lb and live 11–15 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, source

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

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

Weight60–80 lbcan be 40–85 lb

Height20–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–15 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Malamute Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix60–80 lb

Alaskan Malamute75–85 lb

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

Height runs 20–22 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 23–25 in for the Alaskan Malamute.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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

Moderate

The Pit Bull rates moderate and the Alaskan Malamute low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. The Alaskan Malamute as affectionate, loyal, playful. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Pit Bull vs Malamute vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Malamute Mix	Alaskan Malamute
Weight	40–70 lb	60–80 lb	75–85 lb
Height	17–19 in	20–22 in	23–25 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–15 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pit Bull Malamute Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Malamute Mix get?: Most grow to 60–80 pounds and 20–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–85 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Malamute Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Alaskan Malamute (10–14 years).
Does a Pit Bull Malamute 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 Pit Bull Malamute Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Other Malamute mixes

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