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Are Maltese bigger than Shih Tzu?

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Created: 2022-05-09 14:39:10

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In general, though, the Shih Tzu is slightly larger than a Maltese in terms of weight and height. In addition, the Maltese tend to live longer than the Shih Tzu due to their smaller size. Both both breeds require regular grooming and are generally pretty friendly dogs.


What is a bigger version of a Shih Tzu?

Size. Both are small dogs. However, the Lhasa Apso is slightly larger at 10-11 inches in height and 12-18 pounds in weight compared to the Shih Tzu's height of 9-10.5 inches and weight of 9-16 pounds.

What is the difference between a Maltese dog and a Shih Tzu?

While Maltese and Shih Tzus are both little, long-haired dogs, they share little else in common. The primary differences between the two are size – with Shih Tzus being quite a bit larger – life expectancy, and comfort with strangers.

Is a Maltese Shih Tzu a small or medium dog?

The Maltese Shih Tzu (which is often misspelt as Maltese Shitzu) is a crossbreed or hybrid breed of domesticated dog. They are a toy dog breed, very small sized but stable dogs, equipped with a short muzzle, small round head and a soft medium-length but thick coat.

How big is a Maltese Shih Tzu?

Although there is no breed standard for the Maltese Shih Tzu, he's roughly 10 inches tall and weighs somewhere between 6 and 12 pounds.

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