Maltese vs Miniature Poodle
Compare Maltese to Miniature Poodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Malta
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-200 BC
1700 AD
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Maltese
Miniature Poodle
