French Bulldog vs Maltese
Compare the French Bulldog to the Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between French Bulldogs and Maltese.
French Bulldog
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
8-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
11-14 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
16-28 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
French Bulldog
Maltese
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Malta
Origin Year
1950 AD
-200 BC
French Bulldog
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
French Bulldog
Maltese
French Bulldog
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
French Bulldog
Maltese
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
French Bulldog
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
French Bulldog
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
French Bulldog
Maltese
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
French Bulldog
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
French Bulldog
Maltese
Average Lifespan
8-14 Years
12-15 Years
French Bulldog
Maltese
French Bulldog
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
French Bulldog
Maltese
