Maltese vs Bolognese
Compare Maltese to Bolognese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Bolognese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
9-12 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
8-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Bolognese
Origin Country
Malta
Spain
Origin Year
-200 BC
-1500 BC
Maltese
Bolognese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Bolognese
Maltese
Bolognese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Bolognese
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Maltese
Bolognese
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Bolognese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Bolognese
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Maltese
Bolognese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Bolognese
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Maltese
Bolognese
Maltese
Bolognese
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Maltese
Bolognese
