Maltese vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Maltese to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Malta
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-200 BC
1819 AD
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Maltese
Jack Russell Terrier
