Chinese Crested vs Maltese
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Maltese.
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Origin Country
China
Malta
Origin Year
1800 AD
-200 BC
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Chinese Crested
Maltese
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Bald
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Hairless
Long
Chinese Crested
Maltese
