Maltese vs Maltese Shih Tzu
Compare Maltese to Maltese Shih Tzus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
9-15 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
6-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Origin Country
Malta
Unspecified
Origin Year
-200 BC
1980 AD
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
