Maltese
Colors
White (S)
White & Lemon (A)
White & Tan (A)
Markings
Black (S)
Shih Tzu
Colors
Black (S)
Black & White (S)
Blue
Blue & White (S)
Brindle (S)
Brindle & White (S)
Gold
Gold & White (S)
Liver
Liver & White (S)
Red
Red & White (S)
Silver (S)
Silver & White (S)
Black Gold & Silver (A)
Black Gold & White (A)
Black White & Silver (A)
Silver Gold & White (A)
White
Markings
Black Markings (S)
Black Mask (S)
S=Standard & A=Alternate
• The Greeks erected tombs to their Maltese.
• Shih Tzu means lion, and in Buddhist belief, there is an association between the lion and their Deity; thus, the dogs were bred in court.
Maltese
Maltese Breed History
Shih Tzu
Shih Tzu Breed History
*(links will take you to AKC.org)
| Categories | Maltese |
Shih Tzu |
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| Temperment | Spirited Lively Playful Gentle Devoted to its master Highly intelligent Good at learning tricks Can be snappish w/ inconsiderate children Can be picky eaters |
Happy and hardy Courageous and clever Playful and lively May be difficult to housebreak Very alert watchdog Must make it clear who is the pack leader - YOU! Sweet and trustworthy |
| Height | 8-10 inches | Up to 11 inches |
| Weight | 6 1/2-9 pounds | 9-16 pounds |
| Health Problems | Prone to sunburn along hair partings Skin, respiratory, eye, and tooth problems Discomfort in hot weather |
May wheeze and snore Gain weight easily Teeth need regular vet attention |
| Living Conditions | Good for apartment life Very active indoors Will do ok without a yard |
Good for apartment life Fairly active indoors Will do ok without a yard Sensitive to the heat |
| Exercise | Enjoys a regular walk or park session Remains playful in old age |
Daily walks are highly recommended Do not overfeed |
| Life Expectancy | About 15 years or more | About 15 years or more |
| Grooming |
Daily combing and brushing of long coat Clean the eyes daily Clean the beard after meals Bathe or dry shampoo regularly Clean the ears and pull out hair growing in the ear canal Sheds little to no hair & good for allergies |
Good daily brush with a bristle brush Clean the eye and ear area clean Take for regular dental checkups Sheds little to no hair & good for allergy sufferers |
| Hybrid/Designer Breeds | ||
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The best way to determine the characteristics of your new designer breed puppy is to consider all of the characteristics of the breeds they are made up of. You will need to understand that your puppy can have any combination of the Purebred characteristics.
All of our designer breeds are 50% purebred to 50% purebred, also known as 1st generation hybrids. Mal-Shi or Malti Tzu (Maltese/Shih Tzu) The Mal-Shi can be a combination of colors. They get their white color from the Maltese and a variety of other colors including brown, black, grey, caramel from the Shih Tzu. |
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