Because there is no breeding standard for the Maltese Shih Tzu they tend to vary slightly in their appearance. They will measure approximately 20 to 30cm in height and weigh about 3 to 6kgs. A healthy and happy Maltese Shih Tzu will live for somewhere between 12 and 14 years of age.
How big will a Maltese Shih Tzu mix get?
A Maltese Shih Tzu is a Toy breed of dog, so they do not grow to be very big. Both their parents are very small too. On average, the Maltese Shih Tzu will probably not grow over 10 inches tall, especially by the time they reach adulthood (12 months old). When they are a puppy, they are an average of 7 inches tall.
How big is a full grown 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.
Are Maltese bigger than Shih Tzu?
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 does a Malshi look like?
Generally, this hybrid has rounded heads, small and forward ears, a short muzzle, a black nose, and brown almond-shaped eyes. Malshis don't usually have blue eyes, but if both parents have the gene, this mixed breed can genetically get the rare eye color.
