Dachshund vs Maltese
Compare the Dachshund to the Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Maltese.
Dachshund
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Maltese
Origin Country
Germany
Malta
Origin Year
1400 AD
-200 BC
Dachshund
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Maltese
Dachshund
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Maltese
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Dachshund
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Maltese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Maltese
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dachshund
Maltese
Dachshund
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Dachshund
Maltese
