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.
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.
Are Shih Tzus or Maltese bigger?
The Shih Tzu is slightly bigger than the Maltese, although not by that much. In general, they're noticeably heavier than the Maltese, however, their height is similar and can even be shorter depending on the litter and individual puppy. The Shih Tzu is more prone to weight problems than the Maltese.
How long do Maltese cross Shih Tzu live for?
The Maltese Shih Tzu hybrid has a healthy lifespan of around 12 to 14 years.
What does a Malshi look like?
What does a Malshi look like? Even if no one can predict what exactly a Malshi puppy would look like when they grow up, it will surely inherit its parents' cute and fun-sized package. Generally, this hybrid has rounded heads, small and forward ears, a short muzzle, a black nose, and brown almond-shaped eyes.
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