Maltese vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Maltese to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Maltese and Silky Terriers.
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
Malta
Australia
Origin Year
-200 BC
1900 AD
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Maltese
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Maltese
Silky Terrier
