Cavachon vs Maltese Shih Tzu
Compare Cavachons to Maltese Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
12-16 Inches
9-15 Inches
Weight
12-18 Pounds
6-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Origin Country
United States
Unspecified
Origin Year
1996 AD
1980 AD
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
Low to High
Medium to High
Shedding
None to Medium
None
Dander
None to Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Cavachon
Maltese Shih Tzu
